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From Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
  • Information on about the regulations on the ownership and use of a liquid petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicle on UK public roads.

  • Legal requirements for mini scooters powered by motors and the rules about riding them on public roads.

  • Advice on the regulations relating to the use of urban buses on motorways.

  • Advice and guidance on the law on lights and reflectors on pedal cycles:

  • Advice on the fitting of safety railings on heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with links to the regulations.

  • The legislative requirements for seat belts on urban buses, including information about new buses and standing passengers.

  • The different grades that driving instructors have and what they mean.

  • An update on the availability of equipment for 1C 'smart' tachographs, and approved equipment.

  • What Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff achieved in 2016 to 2017, and how they made a difference to road safety.

  • Guidance on following the Data Protection Act rules for driving examiners who carry out instructor tests and checks.

  • Draft regulations to change licence upgrades if you take a test in an automatic vehicle, and to reduce the motorcycle engine capacity needed for some tests.

  • An update about issues with the 1C/1B compatible workshop cards not pairing with motion sensors during 1B installations, calibrations, and periodic inspections.

  • An update on the relaxation of installation rules for 1C tachographs, and UK approved 1C seal suppliers.

  • How drivers, vehicle owners and licensing authorities can use safety screens to protect themselves, their workers and passengers.

  • Update on periodic inspections, extension of current training certificate expiry dates and more.

  • When you buy non-road mobile machinery you should check that it has the right type approval and engine markings displayed.

  • The terms of reference for the public body review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

  • The introduction of ‘smart’ tachographs and training on them, retrofitting or replacing tachograph vehicle units and senders, and approved training providers.

  • An update on the issues with workshop cards, and what to do with your current workshop card to keep it safe and secure.

  • The approved tachograph centre special notice for March 2015.