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Information about what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.
Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Apply for a trailer identification number (a 'ministry number') to be allocated to a new-build trailer if you'll be applying to use it on the road.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
Bringing people to the forefront of the Department for Transport's policies to ensure transport systems work for everyone.
Vehicles which must have the annual test - buses, coaches, lorries and trailers, booking and fees.
How to avoid the top 10 reasons heavy trailers don't pass the Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) inspection.
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
Forms for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer MOTs (annual tests), notifiable alterations, replacing documents, keepers’ certificates, ADR, TIR and LEC tests.
Helping current or potential new operators safely use longer-semi trailers.
Buses and coaches used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some must also carry a minimum weight.
Send test and certificate forms using the technical application submission (TAS) service, including first time tests, notifiable alterations and replacing plating or test documents
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