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Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
You need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your business uses goods…
There are 3 different types of operator’s licence for goods vehicles. The…
The goods vehicle operator licensing scheme is administered by the Driver…
When applying for a goods vehicle operator’s licence, you’ll have to pay:…
Your operating centre is where your vehicles are normally kept when not in…
You must keep your vehicles safe and in good condition at all times.…
If you employ or give work to drivers, you must check that they have the…
You can make changes to your goods vehicle operator’s licence once you…
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency carries out regular roadside…
You do not need a goods vehicle operator’s licence if your vehicle: was…
What to do if your vehicle, vehicle part or accessory is recalled, has a registered fault and how to report serious safety defect you find
You need to get your vehicle, vehicle parts and accessories fixed or…
If your vehicle is recalled for a safety reason, you’ll usually be sent a…
If you find a serious defect that affects the safety of your vehicle, one…
Faults in the way vehicles, vehicle parts and accessories are designed or…
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.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
Find out about the private use of company cars and vans and when a benefit charge is incurred.
Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
Guidance for infrastructure operators and motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers.
The figures presented here are from the 2010 2011 British Crime Survey (BCS). Vehicle-related theft includes: theft and attempted theft of…
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
Find out how to use the second-hand motor vehicle payment scheme to make a claim on your VAT Return.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Driving licence categories - entitlements on your licence and what vehicles you can drive - cars, motorcycles, mopeds, medium and large lorries, minibuses and buses.
Find out which licence and fuel you need for agricultural vehicles and which tax and operator's licence exemptions might apply to you.
Legislation relating to rear-view mirrors in buses, cars, dual-purpose vehicles and goods vehicles.
How to account for VAT on vehicles and fuel you use for your business.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with neurological disorders.
Guidance for manufacturers and importers.
How government is supporting research, development and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicles, such as driverless cars.
What you need to do before you can drive a car or ride a motorcycle - driving licence, registering your vehicle, insurance, vehicle tax, MOT
Find out how to use the second-hand motor vehicle payment scheme to make a claim if you are VAT registered in the EU.
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