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Claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau if you're the victim of a hit and run or uninsured driver
Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
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If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…
If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…
You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…
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Proposes denying property damage compensation for uninsured road vehicle drivers involved in accidents with other uninsured or untraced drivers.
Consulting on a review of the uninsured and untraced drivers' agreements which Department for Transport has with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
Information and rules about motor vehicle documentation and learner driver requirements.
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders.
Check which documents you need to carry if you're the driver or a passenger in a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that crosses international borders.
What UK goods vehicle operators need to do to carry out international road haulage.
Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders.
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Crackdown on unfair enforcement and blanket 20mph limits will improve drivers’ lives, reduce congestion and make journeys smoother.
Guidance for driving examiners on accidents and legal procedures, and other non-operational matters
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
These measures from the Plan for Drivers will improve drivers’ lives, shorten journey times, and ensure traffic measures have buy-in from the people they impact.
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