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Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
Fewer than half of motorists surveyed by DVLA know they must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres away in order to drive safely.
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process.
Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available.
DVLA has been awarded the Waterwise Checkmark for its sustainable practices in water efficient behaviour. The award is part of the DVLA’s Sustainability Plan for 2021/22 to create a more sustainable working environment.
DVLA and the Home Office have developed technology to allow police officers dealing with motoring offences to confirm a driver’s identity at the roadside.
DVLA has been contacted more than 1,200 times since January 2020 by customers who have paid more for services than they need to by using unaffiliated websites.
March 2020 saw the highest number of SORNs (Statutory Off Road Notifications) made of any month in the past decade, so we've busted 9 common myths about it.
Lorry, bus, and coach drivers nationwide can now apply and pay for their tachograph cards online in minutes thanks to a new DVLA digital service.
DVLA has released new figures showing over 60% of our customers over the age of 70 are choosing to renew their licence online.
How ongoing industrial action at DVLA will affect the processing of paper applications and contacting us.
The scheduled dates for industrial action at DVLA and how it will affect the processing of paper applications.
Publication of the business plans for motoring agencies of the Department for Transport.
The scheduled dates for industrial action at DVLA and how it may affect our services.
DVLA is celebrating reaching a million transactions on new online service for home movers to change an address on a V5C log book.
DVLA's contact centre opening times over Easter 2021.
Opening times for DVLA's contact centre over Christmas and the New Year.
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