Driver Licences
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Fleets should remind drivers of new Scottish drink driving laws
Companies, particularly those in Scotland or close to the border, are being urged to remind drivers who drive in Scotland of the recent change in legislation surrounding drink-drive limits. Scotland’s new laws were introduced on 5 December 2014, bringing the new limit down to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, compared to the rest…
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DVLA produces guidance for the non-UK licence process
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), in association with FTA, has produced a poster as below which covers the licence application process for non-UK nationals from EU/EEA countries.
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Death and serious injuries on UK roads increased by 4%
Figures released today by the Department of Transport for 2014 show that people killed and seriously injured on UK roads has risen. With deaths and serious injuries on UK roads having increased by 4% in the year ending September 2014, with deaths up by 1%. In reported road traffic accidents for the year ending September…
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Crackdown on foreign registered vehicles
See the DVLA Blog as the DVLA works with the police and HM Revenue and Customs to crack down on illegal foreign registered vehicles Foreign-registered vehicles being used illegally on Britain’s roads are now being seized by some police forces that have DVLA’s devolved powers. By law, DVLA can give police the authority, under devolved…
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Driving licences to display Union Flag
British motorists will soon be able to fly the flag with pride thanks to government plans to display the Union Flag on driving licences, transport minister Claire Perry announced today. Anyone applying for a new licence or changing their personal details will be issued with a licence showing both the British and European Union flags.…
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DVLA announce Paper Counterpart abolition date
Licence Bureau were informed by the DVLA that following detailed consideration ministers have agreed that the paper counterpart will be abolished on 8 June 2015. DVLA have confirmed will no longer issue paper counterparts, and those in circulation will no longer have any legal status. The final abolition date is welcome news allowing the compliance…
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ADLV urges fleets to seek electronic data checking and compliance benefits now as counterpart abolition delayed
The Association For Driving Licence Verification (ADLV) has responded to reports that the date for the abolition of the paper counterpart to the current driving licence has been delayed. In their view the delay is irrelevant as the time for many fleets to change their processes is now. This reflects a recognition by the Association…
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DVLA View Driving Licence portal goes live
New online ‘View Driving Licence’ service allows drivers to check personal records online An offence will be committed if a driver’s personal records are accessed unlawfully Licence Bureau continues to offer detailed, cost-effective check on driver records With the DVLA’s new online ‘View Driving Licence’ service going live earlier this month, Licence Bureau is reminding…
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Drivers set to save £150 million over the next ten years as driving licence fees fall
Drivers will save up to £150 million over the next ten years as the cost of getting a driving licence is slashed, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today. Driving licence fees will fall by up to 32% as part of the government’s commitment to deliver savings to…
