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Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
As a commercial driver, you might be asked to stop by the police or a…
You’re responsible for maintaining the roadworthiness of your vehicle.…
A prohibition can prevent you from driving until you get a problem with…
You need a valid operator’s licence if you drive the following for any…
If you get a fine from a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)…
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) officers and police officers…
Latest FCDO travel advice for Turkey including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice…
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules…
You should also read FCDO’s overall travel advice and regional risks…
This section has safety advice for regions of Turkey. It only covers…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
FCDO travel advice for Spain. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
FCDO travel advice for Greece. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car…
Renew or tax your vehicle for the first time using a reminder letter, your log book or the green 'new keeper' slip - and how to tax if you do not have any documents
FCDO travel advice for Egypt. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Tunisia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for France including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for USA. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Who has parental responsibility for looking after children, and how to apply for parental responsibility if you were unmarried to the mother or are not on the birth certificate
FCDO travel advice for Portugal. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Latest FCDO travel advice for Morocco including on entry requirements, safety and security and local laws and customs.
FCDO travel advice for Singapore. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Book your official DVSA practical driving test for cars from £62, or other types of practical driving tests, including motorcycle and driving instructor tests…
FCDO travel advice for Rwanda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road.
FCDO travel advice for Kenya. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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