Tag: Driving licence
UK speeding alert as drivers play 'risky game' with cameras
Think you know how speed cameras work? Think again. Relying on the '10% buffer' and other 'rules' might not save you from a fine - or worse.
Blue Badge permit rules to avoid risk of £1,000 fine
Blue Badge holders are being urged to take action ahead of their permit's expiration date to avoid being hit with a hefty fine
DVLA issues important message to every driver over the age of 70
Motorists over the age of 70 could be caught out when renewing their driving licence with the DVLA issuing a fresh warning.
Learner drivers suffer major DVSA blow ahead of test
The AA has released some damning research for learner drivers.
New calls for over 70s to face test ‘every two years’ to stay on roads
Older drivers are not required to undergo any formal testing to get behind the wheel in later life but leading campaigners want to change that.
Essential steps for renewing your driving licence if you are over 70 in the UK
The DVLA will usually send you a reminder before your 70th birthday and then again each time your licence needs renewing.
Drivers over 70 'giving up' licences rather than sitting 2 new tests
Drivers are prepared to walk away from the roads altogether instead of taking one of two road safety checks.
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.
What your car maintenance habits say about you, according to behavioural experts
A study of 2,000 motorists found two fifths have strict rules for passengers, such as no smoking, no putting feet on the dashboard, and no littering
DVLA warning as millions of driving licences could become invalid
Drivers could be hit with fines or even have their cars taken from them.
Drivers risk having their car seized if they don't report these changes
Motorists could be at risk of having their car seized if they don't report some changes in their circumstance to their insurance provider.
Major driving licence change for 42 million motorists
Millions of motorists will see a major change to how they use their driving licences
The category of drivers that may face new nighttime road ban
Campaigners want certain motorists to be barred from nighttime driving in a bid to boost road safety across the UK.
Older motorists told they must 'stop driving’
Older motorists have been told to 'stop driving', with experts warning many road users were putting themselves at risk.
Brits told to check this number on their driving licence as 2m at risk of £1,000 fine
You could also risk getting points on your driving licence or having your car seized if you fail to check this date.