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Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Guidance on the law on sticking items on vehicle windows which could obscure the view.
Rules for tinted vehicle windows and what could happen if you break the rules
Advice on the law relating to windscreen wipers and washers on road vehicles in Great Britain.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Information and rules about vehicle maintenance, safety and security.
Birdstrike resulted in broken windscreen, approx 8 miles north of Manchester Barton Airport, 13 June 2016.
Apply for compensation for damage to your vehicle - report the damage, fill in the damage report form, provide evidence
Rules for driving in adverse weather conditions, including wet weather, icy and snowy weather, windy weather, fog and hot weather.
En route diversion to Newcastle Airport due smoke from a windscreen heater connection, 21 July 2017.
Update your approved driving instructor (ADI) registration, display your ADI badge or replace a lost or stolen badge, stop being an ADI, and report cautions or convictions
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
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