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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…
Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.
Find out how misconduct in the teaching profession is regulated, investigated and managed.
Responding to breaches of planning control under the Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) Regulations 2023.
Information on UK sanctions currently in place and how to apply for the appropriate licences.
Rules and guidance for prison staff on controlling items being brought into, taken out of and kept within prisons.
Export controls on goods that can be used for torture or capital punishment.
Use this form for anonymity orders for children and protected parties.
Controls under the Firearms (Northern Ireland) Order 2004, prohibited weapons, applications for removal of prohibition and making an appeal.
Find out how to apply to have a prohibition order set aside.
How to apply for authorisation to import, move or keep specified material and the fees you must pay.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Who can issue prohibition notices, how a prohibition notice can be lifted, how to test vehicles with prohibition notices.
Information on trade sanctions, arms embargoes and trade restrictions, including trade controls, transit controls and restrictions on terrorist organisations.
Substances that are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and when you're allowed to use them.
Find out about the goods that are restricted and controlled when importing or exporting merchandise in your baggage.
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