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A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
What you can do if your goods or vehicle are seized by Border Force or HM Revenue and Customs - get your things back or disagree with a customs seizure
This Policy Framework provides the requirements and guidance for prisons and staff on searching of the person, cells, areas and vehicles.
Use a V888 form to apply for information from DVLA's vehicle records.
Find an authorised scrapyard where you can take your vehicle to be scrapped
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.
What driving instructors should do to carry out realistic mock driving tests, including what needs to be in the test, assessing faults and recording the result.
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
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