Tag: Department for Transport
UK drivers could lose insurance cover and face £2.5k fine over simple car fault
With prices continuing to climb, some drivers are postponing essential maintenance – a decision experts worry could backfire financially, legally and put all road users at risk
Reminder as Brits risk prosecution over DVLA 20-metre rule
Rules could also be changing for those afted 70 and over
Government update on major licence change for drivers aged over 70
The Department of Transport is looking at sweeping changes aimed at making roads safer
Department for Transport update on 'e-bike and e-scooter' number plate laws after question
Calls have been made for new rules after rising number of accidents and being used in crime
Did you pass your driving test first time or are you a late bloomer? Take our poll
Four-fifths of drivers think they are better than average, which means a good chunk of them are wrong. Take our poll to let us know how many attempts it took you to pass your driving test
Blue Badge holders' 12-week notice or risk disabled parking ban or £1,000 fine
There are strict rules around the usage of the Blue Badge parking permits which help people with mobility issues park closer to their planned destination
Motorists warned about Highway Code's 'blue arrow' sign that's often confused
A blue circular road sign with white arrows is often confused with other Highway Code instructions.
Highway Code warning to motorists over 'blue arrow' sign
The blue circular sign with white arrows is commonly seen on UK roads but it's often misunderstood by drivers.
New rule affects people across UK using driveways for one activity
A new scheme has been launched after a regulation change
DVLA licence update for 1 million drivers with health issue
Department for Transport Officials responded with a statement and added 'drivers must comply'
Drivers 'report collisions with cats' update after thousands call for change
Drivers are not legally required to report hitting cats on the road - but a petition is demanding change
Government update on tough new rules for young drivers in safety crackdown
Young male car drivers aged 17 to 24 are four times as likely to be killed or seriously injured compared with all car drivers aged 25 or over
New EV battery rule 'would remove fear'
There is said to be low confidence among potential buyers of used EVs
Blue Badge holders can park in 2 new locations as deal 'final discussions' says DfT
The Department for Transport has issued a statement over changes to where people will be able to use their badges this summer
Thousands of UK speeding fines could be cancelled because of 'faulty' cameras
National Highways is investigating technical failures with variable speed limit cameras
