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Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
As a commercial driver, you might be asked to stop by the police or a…
You’re responsible for maintaining the roadworthiness of your vehicle.…
A prohibition can prevent you from driving until you get a problem with…
You need a valid operator’s licence if you drive the following for any…
If you get a fine from a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)…
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) officers and police officers…
What happens if you're stopped by the police while driving - breath tests, motoring offences, faults with your vehicle, seizing your vehicle
The police can stop a vehicle for any reason. If they ask you to stop, you…
The police can stop you at any time and ask you to take a breath test…
The police can give you a ‘fixed penalty notice’ for less serious traffic…
If your vehicle has something wrong with it, for example a broken brake…
The police can seize a vehicle if they think it’s being used in a way that…
The MDP uses Project Servator to disrupt criminal activity, while providing a reassuring presence for the Defence community and public.
How road transport companies and their drivers must secure their vehicles to stop people using them to enter the UK illegally, and to avoid being fined.
New proof-of-concept tool uses crime data to provide an early warning of potential problems, enabling quicker action from inspectors.
Find out if you need the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification to drive a lorry, bus or coach, or if you could be exempt.
Contact the police to report a vehicle with no MOT - you need the vehicle's number plate, make, model and colour.
Contact your police and crime commissioner (PCC) to make a suggestion on how your local area is policed or complain about your PCC.
We provide independent advice to the government on pay and conditions for police officers at or below the rank of chief superintendent. PRRB is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
A police officer who engaged in sexual activities with a woman whilst on duty has suspended sentence quashed and sent to jail after it was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Supporting the wider policing community and their families.
Tom Winsor conducted an independent review of police officer and staff remuneration and conditions, published March 2011.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and special constables - roles, powers and how they differ
Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
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