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From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
Exchange your paper driving licence for a new photocard licence online.
Motorhomes and campervans - size limits and licences you need to drive in the UK
You must tell DVLA if your attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects your driving - download the correct form to let them know.
You must become an approved driving instructor (ADI) if you want to charge people for lessons. You can do this as part of a driving school or by setting up your own business.
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Tell DVLA if you have a broken limb and will be unable to drive for more than 3 months
Check if you need to tell DVLA about a health or medical condition, how to report medical conditions to DVLA
Apply to drive an HGV, bus or coach professionally for up to 12 months before taking all the qualifying tests if you’re doing certain training courses.
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
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.
To help them carry out their duties British military personnel and visiting members of the armed forces have a number of driving exemptions.
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.
How to qualify as a dangerous goods driver, choosing what training you need, finding a training provider, getting and keeping your ADR card up to date, replacing a card, staying qualified and adding substance classes to your ADR card.
The conclusions of our investigation into whether vehicle manufacturers are manipulating emissions tests, plus our testing results of real world diesel emissions.
Data First is a pioneering data-linking, research and academic engagement programme led by the Ministry of Justice and funded by ADR UK.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
Reapply for a short-term medical driving licence issued for 1, 2, 3 or 5 years because of a medical condition
You may need to tell DVLA if you have an essential tremor - download the correct form to let them know
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