Tag: disability
Motability announces 'pause' on controversial Drive Smart black box roll-out
The controversial scheme has divided opinion since being announced
Motability CEO issues 'Drive Smart' update after use of black boxes 'paused'
Motability has paused its controversial Drive Smart black box tracking system following widespread criticism
Motability scheme gives 'you won't need it' update after 'tracking device' concerns
Motability rules are undergoing a significant change on July 1
Blue Badge myth may be preventing eligible Brits from claiming
The Blue Badge scheme benefits millions of motorists but some could be missing out
19 health conditions that mean you can get Blue Badge parking permit
Six groups of people automatically qualify for a Blue Badge while 13 others can get one depending on their condition
Motability update as hundreds of drivers removed from scheme and cars returned
New figures have shown a 'significant' proportion of disabled people are losing their vehicles under the Black Box scheme
Pensioners without Blue Badge may still be able to use disabled parking bay
People who reach pension age do not automatically qualify for one of the disabled parking permits
Update from Labour as Brits call for Motability changes to be scrapped
The Government has responded to a petition signed by more than 40,000 people calling for Motability scheme changes to be scrapped
Blue Badge holders can never park in 12 places - risk of £1,000 fine
A Blue Badge is a parking permit that enables disabled people to get closer to their destination but there are strict rules on where holders can and cannot park
Motability warns drivers of ‘2 week rule’ which could see them lose cars
New black boxes detect bad driving - and if people do for two consecutive weeks after a warning they could lose their car
DWP statement as Motability mileage allowance cut in half
The Department for Work and Pensions has responded after Motability halved the annual mileage allowance with users facing a 25p charge on every mile beyond that
Motability black box rule starts this week – drivers have 10 days to install device
All you need to know as the new black boxes will be fitted for all drivers leasing their first vehicle through the Motability Scheme and all under 30s
Blue Badge parking permits - who automatically qualify and how to apply, full list
Blue Badges can be life-changing for those with disabilities or health conditions that affect their mobility, offering parking concessions and access to disabled bays
Motability new statement over '60 minute' drive limit concerns as new black box rules come in
From this week, some drivers will have to have tracking devices - and cars
DVSA Highway Code warning to UK drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued a reminder for motorists