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A limit of 30 miles per hour or 48 kilometres per hour usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting
EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
If you drive a goods vehicle or a bus or coach you must follow the rules…
If you employ drivers and other mobile workers, you need to: keep drivers’…
The rules that apply to goods vehicles depend on the weight of your…
If you’re driving a vehicle that carries passengers, the rules that apply…
Some types of vehicle are exempt from EU rules. This means they come under…
Even though the UK has left the EU, you may still need to follow EU rules…
The GB (Great Britain) domestic drivers’ hours rules apply to most…
The European Agreement Concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles Engaged in…
If you work partly under EU or AETR rules and partly under GB domestic…
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…
If you previously qualified, you do not have to do the full qualification…
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…
When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of…
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
Once you’ve qualified, there are things you need to do when working as a…
The full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) lets you…
Provisional licence Cost Application for a provisional heavy goods vehicle…
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Using retractable or foldable aerodynamic rear devices on heavy goods vehicles.
Type approval, individual (IVA), motorcycle single vehicle approval, voluntary approval, certificate of initial fitness, accessibility approval, fees, forms, replacement certificates
Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
Find out how much you have to pay and where you have to collect your vehicle from if it's been clamped or impounded
Find the right number, email or address to contact DVSA about driving tests, instructor services, MOT, operator licensing and Driver CPC.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Find the right phone number, email or postal address to contact DVLA about driving licences, vehicle tax, medical enquiries and vehicle registration
Rachel Campbell was the Interim Director of Organisational Design and HR at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ( DVSA ) from October 2015 to March 2016. Career Rachel was Head of Organisational Design and HR at DVSA from November...
Find out about the calculation of the company car benefit charge.
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
Apply for compensation for damage to your vehicle - report the damage, fill in the damage report form, provide evidence
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
Vehicle registration schemes for the motor trade - non-secure, secure and Register a Vehicle (RaV) service - how they work, who can use them and how to apply
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