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  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of review into DVLA to deliver better services

    DVLA review to make recommendations on how to make services better and identify improvements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

    DfT's review of DVLA is set to commence this month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revised statutory guidance published by Senior Traffic Commissioner

    Key guidance and directions updated following consultation with industry.

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  • First time pass rates improve again

    Pass rates at annual test continue to improve across the board according to VOSA’s 2012 to 2013 effectiveness report

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  • VOSA launches van best practice guide

    The new van guide provides much needed advice and principles to help raise maintenance standards for the light goods vehicles (LGV) sector.

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  • Cold comfort

    Explaining what the department and Highways Agency is doing to make sure our roads are well prepared for winter.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greater discounts for 4,000 local residents at Dartford-Thurrock Crossing

    Local residents registered for discount scheme to include unlimited trips over the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing for £20 a year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driver CPC milestone for bus and coach drivers

    Today (Tuesday 10 September 2013) is the deadline for many bus and coach drivers to have completed their first block of periodic training.

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  • Moving On blog

    News and advice for drivers and operators of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs).

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  • Low carbon vehicle strategy launch

    Discussing the government's ultra low emission vehicle strategy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 5

    The September 2013 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • DSA seeks industry views about Driver CPC training

    The Driving Standards Agency is calling for evidence about the effectiveness of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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  • Charging foreign hauliers in the UK moves a step closer

    Northgate Public Services have been appointed to develop a foreign operator payment system for the HGV road user levy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government drives forward plug-in car revolution

    New ultra low emission vehicles strategy launched to help grow the UK economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DfT and Mayor announce plans to tackle HGV safety and support London’s cycling revolution

    Measures have been announced to improve cycle safety in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government responds to cycling report

    A response to the All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group's 'Get Britain cycling' report has been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Higher fixed penalties from 16 August 2013

    Higher roadside penalties for vans, trucks and buses as graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits increase.

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  • New penalties for careless driving come into force

    Police given powers of on-the-spot penalties for careless driving including tailgating and poor lane discipline.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bus and coach drivers warned about Driver CPC deadline

    Bus and coach drivers with ‘acquired rights’ are being warned that there’s less than a month to finish their training.

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