Tag: Department for Transport
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
DfT statement on 'new' Highway Code laws drivers 'don't know about'
The Department for Transport is launching an information campaign - and motorists could face £2,500 fines and points
Driver delight as THOUSANDS of speeding fines could be wiped off over road camera fault
The Department for Transport have said drivers will be 'contacted directly by the relevant police force', ensuring 'reimbursement' and the 'removal of points from their licence where relevant'
Thousands of drivers could have fines cancelled over 'faulty' speed cameras
National Highways extends investigation to 2019 with drivers potentially getting refunds and points removed
Government update on calls for major driving rule change for 'box junctions'
Box junctions are road markings of crisscross yellow lines that help keep intersections clear
Labour could consider new headlight rules as 97% of drivers report dazzling glare
New research found almost all drivers regularly or sometimes get "dazzled" by oncoming vehicle lights
Harsher punishments for UK drivers who break this rule
The government is proposing new system for drivers caught breaking the rule that everyone in a car must follow
DfT legal change update over drivers being required to report one thing to police
The Government is proposing major changes to driving laws
DWP Blue Badge response over temporary and 'fluctuating' conditions call
The Department for Transport has responded to Parliamentary questions about Blue Badge eligibility for some people
Learner drivers may need to wait six months before tests with new laws
New drivers could face a mandatory delay of several months between completing their theory test and sitting their practical driving exam.
DWP confirms Motability change date as £400 cost rise looms
The Government has confirmed new tax arrangements for the Motability Scheme from July 2026, with average upfront costs expected to rise by around £400 over three years
'Change UK driving law on pets' update as government responds
Experts have called for current laws to be expanded