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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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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.
Anonymously report an untaxed vehicle that you’ve seen.
How and when to make a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) to stop taxing and insuring your vehicle, including when the SORN is valid, penalties and rules for motor traders.
Contact the police to report a vehicle with no MOT - you need the vehicle's number plate, make, model and colour.
How to appeal a fine you've had from DVLA because your vehicle was not taxed, insured, or you did not tell DVLA you no longer have the vehicle
Use this service to pay any money you owe DVLA for not taxing your vehicle or declaring a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Consultation launches on new Pumpwatch scheme that will make it easier for drivers to shop around for the cheapest fuel.
You can report an abandoned vehicle like a dumped car to the local council
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
Screening decision to convert existing low voltage overhead line from single-user to multi-user line.
How councils and national park authorities should deal with the removal of abandoned vehicles from land in the open air and roads.
You can use this account to view your driving record, check details of vehicles and set up vehicle tax reminders with DVLA.
What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU
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