tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-03-17T16:52:27+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rule-for-driving-test-changes-and-cancellations-to-reduce-waiting-times 2025-03-17T16:52:27+00:00

Learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to avoid losing the test fee from 8 April 2025.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measure-to-cut-driving-test-waiting-times 2025-03-17T14:51:42+00:00

Latest measure tackles driving test backlog and helps to ensure learners can take their tests without unnecessary delays.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/company-selling-dangerous-motorcycle-helmets-handed-large-fines 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Bikers Lifestyle Ltd has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after selling motorcycle helmets that "catastrophically failed" safety tests.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/car-practical-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T16:31:05+00:00

New measures to tackle long waiting times for tests, including recruiting 450 driving examiners and increasing notice periods for cancellations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/future-of-roads-ministers-letter-to-driving-instructors 2024-12-18T16:24:46+00:00

A letter from the Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, to all approved driving instructors about driving test waiting times.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T00:00:00+00:00

Recruiting 450 driving examiners and improving rules for booking driving tests will reduce driving test waiting times to help new drivers get on the road.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-issues-warning-about-parking-fine-scam-text-messages 2024-09-27T11:56:34+01:00

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/learner-drivers-warned-about-the-risks-of-driving-test-cancellation-finders 2024-08-12T06:00:06+01:00

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official 188ÌåÓý website to book and manage their driving test.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-chair-reappointed-and-new-non-executive-director-appointed 2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00

Nick Bitel has been reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of DVSA, and Helen Aston has been appointed as a non-executive director.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-review-of-dvsa-to-strengthen-agency-for-the-future 2024-02-01T11:55:17+00:00

This review will help understand how DVSA can continue to improve, evolve with vehicle technology and keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-committed-to-mot-modernisation-as-consultation-concludes 2024-01-25T09:30:14+00:00

First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform for MOTs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motoring-executive-agency-business-plans-for-2023-to-2024 2023-11-21T00:00:00+00:00

Publication of the business plans of the Department for Transport motoring agencies.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motoring-executive-agency-business-plans-2023-to-2024-publication-delayed 2023-10-26T13:38:07+01:00

Publication of the motoring executive agency business plans for 2023 to 2024 has been delayed for data clarification.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-vision-to-keep-britain-moving-safely-and-sustainably 2023-04-04T10:33:00+01:00

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030, setting out what needs to be done to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-bus-coach-and-hgv-driver-recruitment-with-proposed-reforms-to-training-rules 2023-03-02T09:30:14+00:00

Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help drivers to remain in or return to the sector.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/proposed-changes-to-make-mots-fit-for-the-future 2023-01-18T09:30:06+00:00

Views sought on options to improve MOT testing.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/learner-drivers-urged-to-be-test-ready-as-pass-rate-falls 2022-08-11T11:43:04+01:00

Learner drivers are being urged to check they’re ready to pass their driving test, as new statistics reveal pass rates have fallen since last year.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/huge-increase-in-lorry-driving-tests-following-government-action 2022-08-11T11:42:00+01:00

Official statistics reveal 74% more lorry tests were carried out between January and March 2022 compared to pre-pandemic levels.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-freight-as-government-unveils-major-new-plan-to-bolster-supply-chain 2022-06-15T00:15:00+01:00

Campaign launched to kickstart careers in logistics and create a more environmentally friendly and resilient haulage sector.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drivers-urged-to-get-training-to-tow-trailers-and-caravans-safely 2022-05-18T11:57:00+01:00

From today (18 May 2022), drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safely tow.