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Eligibility criteria and application information for the plug-in wheelchair accessible vehicle grant (PiWG).
An update on progress in implementation of the latest review of STATS19, conducted in 2018, including the department's future roadmap for road safety data and statistics.
Explains the taxes and benefits applicable to ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).
The research, statistics and professional opinions which form the basis of the national standard for driving cars and light vans.
Legal guidance about the use of vehicle daytime running lights.
The legal requirements for safely fitting mascots and flags onto motor vehicles.
Guidance and advice about legal requirements relating to the maximum length of vehicles used on public roads in Great Britain.
Government response to report on a safer system of taxi and private hire vehicle licensing.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in October 2024.
How to get your road safety product accredited by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), how much it costs, eligibility, and how to apply.
Draft regulations amending the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weights) Regulations 1998.
Includes updates on new tachograph centre application criteria, tachograph calibration, rules for replacing faulty tachograph units and payment notices.
How to maintain and check the automatic slack adjusters in your heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), public service vehicles (PSVs) and trailers.
Providing advice on purchasing a repaired ‘written off’ vehicle and what you should know.
The length that a motor vehicle can extend past the rear axle and details of vehicles which are exempt from this rule.
The guidance that examiners follow when they carry out motorcycle trainer standards checks to assess how well their training helps.
Further information about the DVLA fleet scheme and the benefits to companies who have a fleet of 50 or more vehicles.
Identifying the effects and impacts on the UK highway sector from extreme-weather events (2015 to 2020).
The legal, safety and health implications of modifying your vehicle’s emissions.
Using seat belts in cars and dual purpose vehicles: advice and guidance on legal standards.
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