Policy papers and consultations

Seeks views on the amendments to licensing restrictions to address bus, coach and HGV driver shortages.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 11 April 2024

Seeking views on whether hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) should be legally permitted to operate on roads.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 27 March 2024

• Enabling road use of hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery

  Introduction Non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is a broad category that…

Seeks views on allowing motorcycles to use bus lanes by default.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 March 2024

• Motorcycles in bus lanes

  Ministerial foreword “Think once… think twice… think bike!” as the…

Seeks views on how to restrict the ability of local authorities to generate surplus funds from penalty charge notices.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 March 2024

Proposes denying property damage compensation for uninsured road vehicle drivers involved in accidents with other uninsured or untraced drivers.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 March 2024

Consultation on whether to update the GB road vehicle type approval scheme to accept certain new safety and environmental standards.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 6 March 2024

Seeks views on how DfT will address the issue of multiple incentives in the case of the renewable transport fuel obligation and SAF mandate.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 February 2024

Seeks views on proposed changes to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles).

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 February 2024

Seeks views on the sustainability criteria, eligibility principles and reward rate for recycled carbon fuels in the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 16 February 2024

The 2023 Automated Vehicles Bill will set the legal framework for the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles in Great Britain.

• From: Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles and 1 others
• Updated: 16 February 2024

Seeks views on changing legal access for street works carried out by electric vehicle chargepoint operators.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 5 February 2024

Call for evidence to support a review of Home Office type approval of road traffic law enforcement devices used by the police and other law enforcement agencies.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 1 February 2024

This call for evidence looks at options for changes to heavy vehicle testing for earned recognition (ER) operators.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 January 2024

Seeks views on whether we should change the timeframe for the first date a vehicle should be MOT tested and evidence and views on other changes to MOT testing.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 25 January 2024

We're seeking views on an open data scheme and ongoing monitoring function for road fuel prices.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 16 January 2024

We're seeking evidence on how non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) might decarbonise as part of the government's wider net zero ambitions.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
• Updated: 21 December 2023

Proposals for reforms to how drivers renew and evidence their DCPC and how exceptional circumstances could be dealt with.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 11 December 2023

Makes recommendations to improve transport connectivity and enhance quality of life and economic opportunities across the UK.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 December 2023

The rapid charging fund (RCF) will enable a comprehensive ultra-rapid charging network by funding prohibitively expensive grid connections. Views from this consultation will help design the fund.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 6 December 2023

This tax information and impact note outlines Vehicle Excise Duty rates for cars, vans, motorcycles, and motorcycle trade licences from 1 April 2024.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 22 November 2023