Tag: DVLA
Millions of drivers being ‘treated unfairly’ by private parking companies
Motorists could be caught out with millions of private parking tickets being dished out to road users this year.
The 4 driving offences that could significantly increase the risk of a fatality
The National Police Chiefs Council has highlighted four specific driving offences that could significantly increase the risk of a fatality.
DVLA names eight types of vehicle exempt from paying road tax - full list
If you drive any of these kinds of vehicles you may not have to pay the annual fee
DVLA says drivers 'must tell' two things or face £1,000 fine
You could also be prosecuted if you do not inform the DVLA of these issues and then have an accident.
Older drivers told when ‘it could be time to stop’ in road warning
Elderly drivers above the age of 70 may have to consider handing over their driving licence if they notice some of these warning signs.
Drivers over 70 say they'll 'give up' licences rather than take two tests
There have been calls for older drivers to face two assessments when they hit 70, but not everyone is happy about the changes.
Drivers sent £1k fine alert for not reporting common hidden danger to the DVLA
Drivers with a common issue have been urged to contact the DVLA in order to reduce the risk of accidents and a £1,000 fine.
Number plate checker can tell drivers if they need to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise
Drivers could be caught out by new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax increases with charges up for many road users this April.
DVLA reveals the 1 car colour that may vanish from UK roads by the end of 2025
Many car colours are likely to disappear from the roads by 2033, it has been predicted.
Older drivers face two assessments at 70 to keep licence
Drivers over the age of 70 have been warned that they could be asked to do two things when renewing their licence in order to stay on the roads.
I was fined £400 in parking tickets for a car I didn't even own and keep being dragged to court... I'm determined to get my money back
Last January, Merrick Clarke, 69, (pictured) was shocked to see parking fines on his doorstep for a vehicle that didn't even belong to him.
Driving with part of your car dirty could land you with £5,000 fine
According to car experts at Number 1 Plates, thousands of drivers could be unwittingly putting themselves at risk of a careless driving charge, simply by ignoring one basic responsibility most assume is harmless.
Grieving pensioner, 82, prosecuted over £35 unpaid car tax weeks after wife's death following controversial 'secret' court procedure
An 82-year-old pensioner in sheltered housing was convicted after the DVLA found he had not paid the bill on his Ford B-Max in September just weeks after his wife's death.
Revealed: The private parking fat cats creaming off huge salaries with plush houses and Bentleys in the drive - as UK drivers are hit with a parking ticket every TWO SECONDS
EXCLUSIVE: MailOnline has identified some of the bosses lining their pockets with fat salaries and pensions, allowing them to live comfortable lifestyles at the expense of ordinary motorists.
Named and shamed, UK's biggest parking firm 'cowboys': Drivers are getting record 40,000 tickets a day despite Government promises to tackle 'bandit' operators
Government figures suggest private operators issued 12.8million fines in 2023/24 - one every two seconds. This is up nearly 90 per cent in just five years.
