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Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…
If you previously qualified, you do not have to do the full qualification…
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…
When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of…
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…
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…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
You need the right licence to drive a tractor or specialist vehicle, there are also age limits and specific rules for driving tests
If you pass a regular car driving test (category B) you’ll get entitlement…
Category Minimum age Agricultural tractors F 16/17* Road rollers G 21**…
You can get a provisional licence for a tractor or specialist vehicle at…
The type of driving test you have to do depends on the type of vehicle.…
All test vehicles have to meet certain rules, depending on their category.…
Book your official DVSA car or motorcycle theory test for £23, or other lorry, bus and Driver CPC theory tests.
What you need to do to set up your MOT test station, including applying for MOT status and authorised examiner status, MOT special notices
Find out about the calculation of the company car benefit charge.
Proposed changes to driving licence upgrades if you take a test in an automatic vehicle, and reducing the motorcycle engine capacity needed for some tests.
Advice on when a school employee with a car driving licence may drive a minibus and when a section 19 permit might be required.
A guide on how to avoid overloading heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and the effect it has on vehicles and the road.
The guide to VAT rules and procedures.
Employment Tribunal decision.
Find out when you can use rebated diesel, biodiesel or kerosene in vehicles and other machinery.
A best practice guide for local authorities on enforcement of the new site licensing regime.
Eastern Region, Judge John Morris and Miss Marina Krisko BSc (EstMan) FRICS on 11 April 2019
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.
Find out how to charge and collect excise duty on fuel used in private pleasure craft and fuel used for private pleasure flying.
In line with the agreement on a 2 Pillar solution to reform the international tax system, this measure will help to ensure multinational enterprises operating within the UK pay a global minimum level of tax.
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