Tag: Department for Transport
Brexit betrayal fears erupt as Government accused of EU 'alignment by stealth'
The Government has advised car manufacturers they can presume safety technology can be aligned with EU rules.
Major road law change 2026 planned with key details released in DfT consultation
The Department for Transport (DfT) has urged motorists to have their say on the future of self-driving vehicles.
Brits offered £3,750 to switchover to EVs but experts warn of huge catch
UK drivers are being offered generous grants worth almost £4,000 as the government unveils its latest investment to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable. However, many models won't be eligible
Major change to UK road signs all drivers need to know about
The Government is introducing a new change to road signs in a bid to encourage drivers make a key switch.
Full list as drivers in 10 UK areas told 'take extra steps'
The UK's hotspots have been revealed
Major driving law change could see common manoeuvre banned in UK
Proposals to ban pavement parking are currently being reviewed, with a transport minister recently confirming she was in favour of a nationwide ban
Thousands of drivers in England could face new 11pm to 5am rule
The driving licence rules are already used in Canada, New Zealand and Northern Ireland - with the Labour Party government under pressure to bring them in in England too
Taxi drivers buying cars in one city due to 'easy' regulations putting passengers at risk
Drivers are flogging cars including black cabs on social media with licences already attached from Wolverhampton where it's believed that the rules to obtain a taxi licence are far more easier than other areas
Blue Badge alert for those with temporary health conditions - you could apply
Anyone with a temporary health condition could be entitled to a Blue Badge, according to the Department for Transport
Free over 60s bus pass update as DfT issues response
Campaigners have demanded the introduction of a new free bus pass for anyone over the age of 60.
Warning issued to anyone in UK driving on Saturday and Sunday
Drivers heading out on the roads over Saturday and Sunday could be caught out with speeding a major problem at the weekend.
'Dazzling' headlight rules could change as 89% of drivers complain about 'too bright' LEDs
UK motorists have raised concerns about the high intensity of modern car headlights claiming they cause undue glare
UK set to approve driverless cars by exact year as approval delayed
Government and industry leaders remain optimistic about the benefits of autonomous vehicles despite the recent pushback as the sector is projected to be worth £42 billion
DVLA move could see older drivers have 'keys taken off them by own family'
The family of a lady killed by an elderly driver have pleaded with the DVLA to introduce new, stricter rules for driving licences. The Department for Transport has issued a statement
Drivers urged to stop buying second-hand tyres as huge call is made
Consumer safety charity TyreSafe have found that 94 percent of second-hand tyres were being sold illegally, with over 60 percent considered dangerous - here's everything you need to know
