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If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions
You must wear a seat belt if one is fitted in the seat you’re using -…
You do not need to wear a seat belt if you’re: a driver who is reversing,…
If your vehicle does not have seat belts, for example it’s a classic car,…
The rules for child car seats and booster seats - height, weight, age, type of vehicle, car, minibus, licensed taxi
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or…
A child aged 3 or older can travel in a back seat without a child car seat…
New 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.
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.
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.
You can sit in and observe a driving test if you're 16 or over, but you cannot take any part in the test and you must follow certain rules.
General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
Structure and attachments (including exhaust system and bumpers), and body and interior (including doors and catches, seats and floor) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
Campaign highlights how a simple CLICK can save lives.
EU and GB domestic rules for drivers of goods vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles
Rules for drivers and motorcyclists, including vehicle condition, fitness to drive, alcohol and drugs, what to do before setting off, vehicle towing and loading, and seat belts and child restraints.
How to account for VAT on vehicles and fuel you use for your business.
Seat belt fitment requirements and tables.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
This notice explains when protective equipment is zero-rated and children's car seats and travel systems are reduced-rated at 5% VAT.
Check if you can supervise friends or family learning to drive a car, what the rules are, how to prepare the car, and how to plan your practice sessions.
Guidance for driving examiners carrying out the practical and extended driving tests for cars.
Codes that DVLA places on your driving licence, and their explanations
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