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The areas that are looked at during maintenance investigations to check that vehicle operators have suitable systems, facilities and arrangements.
How to set up an MOT centre for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches including eligibility, what you need and how to apply.
Find out about the indicators used to assess approved driving instructors (ADIs) and what will trigger a standards check.
How to tell the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) that you're closing one or more of the MOT centres in your business.
Information about the minimum level of driver competence and vehicle safety practices to use when driving horse-drawn vehicles.
MOT centres can display this poster about the MOT diesel smoke test if they want to.
Guidance for local authorities with live projects to deliver on-street residential chargepoints for plug-in electric vehicles.
Changes to the MOT testing guide from 8 January 2024.
Bull bars for vehicles should comply with safety standards before they can be sold or fitted.
Qualifications or accreditations that are accepted if you want to qualify to become an MOT tester for cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles.
How to follow the rules about the conspicuity markings that must be fitted to all HGVs.
Using seat belts in minibuses, coaches and other buses: advice and guidance on legal standards.
What you need to know about the digital tachograph driver card.
Best practice guidance to help local licensing authorities to carry out their taxi and private hire vehicle licensing functions.
How changes to goods vehicles before they're registered will be approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.
Register a chargepoint as a manufacturer so it is eligible for OZEV grants.
The report form used to mark your approved driving instructor (ADI) standards check, which assesses your ability to teach pupils.
Information on the various products DVLA provides, for what purpose the information can be used and who we share it with.
Apply to become an authorised audit provider for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme, and how to carry out audits.
How to set up and run a motorcycle training school to provide compulsory basic training (CBT) and direct access scheme (DAS) training for learner motorcyclists.
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