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Government ‘falling short’ on its electric fleet commitment

Just 15% of cars and vans operated by the Government are pure electric – substantially short of its own fleet electrification targets, new research suggests.

Fleet strategy 6 Jun

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Trade body defends parking companies after AA and RAC criticism

A trade association for private parking companies has defended the sector in the face of fierce criticism by the RAC and AA.

fines and penalties 28 Apr

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DVLA driver data request rise suggests record year for parking fines

Requests to the DVLA from car park management companies for vehicle keeper details hit 7.2 million in the first half of the last financial year.

fines and penalties 25 Apr

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Eyesight rules for drivers declared unsafe as DfT considers changes

The Government is understood to be reassessing eyesight rules for drivers after a coroner labelled the UK’s licensing system the “laxest in Europe”.

Department for Transport 22 Apr

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DVLA names Tim Moss as new chief executive

Tim Moss has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, effective from March 31.

DVLA 24 Feb

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UK expected to introduce digital driving licences

The Government is aiming to introduce digital driving licences this year as it aims to use technology to “transform public services”.

driving licence 20 Jan

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DVLA faces ‘significant digital and data challenges’

An independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has concluded it needs to “raise its sights” to transform its services.

DVLA 8 Nov

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Number of drivers having licence revoked on medical grounds revealed

New data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency reveals how many drivers have had their licence revoked and the most common reasons.

DVLA 19 Jun

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DVLA adds more services to its online driver licensing service

Motorists can now access new services through their DVLA account.

DVLA 15 Apr

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Bereaved families call for young driver licence change

Parents of children killed by cars driven by young drivers are calling for the Government to introduce graduated driving licensing in the UK.

Legislation 10 Apr

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Fitness to drive rules examined with DVLA call for evidence

A call for evidence on driver licensing for people with medical conditions has been launched by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

DVLA 23 Aug

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Government launches independent review of DVLA

The DVLA will be assessed on efficiency, efficacy, accountability and governance, after the Government launched an independent review.

DVLA 26 Jul

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MPs want change at DVLA after drivers lose jobs over licence delays

Public Accounts Committee report calls for changes to the licensing regime after identifying three million licences subject to delays since April 2020.

driving licence 17 Mar