Tag: Department for Transport
New UK pay-per-mile charges update as Rachel Reeves receives support
The UK government is reportedly considering a new pay-per-mile road pricing system somevehicle owners
Drivers issued new warning by DVSA as 'surveillance stepped up'
It is linked to new research published on Wednesday
UK drivers could see major changes as 'dazzling headlights' targeted by Government
It comes as over a quarter of drivers admit to feeling anxious about driving in the dark due to intense headlights
Major LED headlight 'dazzling' rule change as new rules 'by 2027' as SUVs investigated by DfT
Concern is rising that motorists are 'too frightened to go out' after dark because of the problem
'Anti-glare' £9 glasses make night driving with 'dazzling' headlights 'easier'
Car headlights are set to be checked following complaints of drivers being 'blinded' at night
National Highways issues urgent warning as one in four vehicles 'may be unsafe'
With many drivers leaving thorough checks for MOT's leaving many vehicles unsafe, National Highways are urging drivers the importance of tyre checks during National Tyre Safety Month
UK motorway 80mph limit law update as new calls made for 2025 rule change
Campaigners say improvements in car safety features and the rise of less polluting electric vehicles mean the law should be changed
Government issues update on changes to how much drivers pay for car insurance
Car insurance costs have increased hugely in recent years
Drivers say they 'won't follow new rules' as major car ban looms
The ban on new petrol and diesel cars is set to come into force in 2035, and there are concerns that drivers are not yet ready to make the switch to electric vehicles
Parking law change for England update as 'every street' could see ban introduced
MPs call for all parking on pavements to be banned unless councils give specific permission
New EV rule means drivers making choice are 'given £3,750'
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said Labour was 'putting money back in people's pockets'
Driveway rule change will allow millions to benefit from technology
The new rule is likely to have an impact on anyone moving house as new technology will allow them to now be able to search for available properties that come with electric vehicle chargers
Everyone with a car 'should take this test every 2 years' but no-one knows it
The Government has pointed to NHS guidance recommending adults have their eyes tested every two years - but most people are unlikely to go for eye tests this often
Hugely popular EV with 500-mile range could be banned from £3,750 grant
The policy aims to support the switchover to electric and help the UK reach climate goals, but could limit Brit consumers’ access to some of the most advanced and affordable EVs on the market
UK government's blunt response as scheme to get people buying more EVs is criticised
After critics questioned the reach of the government's Electric Car Grant due to the ineligibility of a large number of models, a spokesperson hit back defending the initiative