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  • £15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

    £15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country.

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

  • New powers to protect learner drivers

    Driving instructors who pose a major threat to public safety face immediate suspension under new legislation put forward in Parliament.

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

  • DVLA announce the new 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to purchase on Tuesday 12 June 2012

    DVLA announces forthcoming 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to buy on Tuesday 12 June 2012.

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  • Fixed penalty notices for careless driving

    Launch of consultation paper on changes to the treatment of penalties for careless driving and other motoring offences.

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

  • New penalties to tackle careless driving

    Consultation launched on proposals to target careless driving with fixed penalty notices.

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

  • Greening urges visitors to plan ahead during Weymouth and Portland Olympic sailing events

    Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening says plan ahead when visiting Weymouth and Portland for the Olympic and Paralympic games.

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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 03/2012

    Issue 0X/20XX of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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

  • DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight and epilepsy

    DVLA publishes response to consultation proposals to amend the minimum medical standards for eyesight and epilepsy related to driving.

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

  • Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

    30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead.

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

  • DVLA consultation on driver fees

    DVLA issues public consultation on proposed changes to its driving licence fees.

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  • Historic Vehicles MOT

    Exemption of MOT requirement for all historic vehicles.

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

  • Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners

    Classic vehicles to be exempted from the MOT test.

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

  • Highway Code app launched to improve road safety

    The Highway Code is undergoing a digital revolution as Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, launches an interactive app for smartphones.

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

  • Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

    Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference.

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

  • Government crack down on drug driving menace

    Drug driving government crack down announced in new plans.

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

  • Local partnership ensures driving test service in Angus continues

    Driving tests will continue to be available in Arbroath and Forfar following an agreement to offer tests from 2 local supermarkets.

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

  • Truck trials to drive down carbon from freight

    Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from government.

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

  • Travelwise conference

    Travelwise conference video speech by Norman Baker MP.

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

  • New online service for bus and lorry drivers

    A new online driver enquiry service allows drivers to view how many hours of periodic training they have completed towards their Driver CPC.

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  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 02/2012

    Issue 02/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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