Tag: DVLA
DVLA urge drivers to 'tell us' as they could be owed refunds
The DVLA has issued an important car tax warning to all road users, with many likely owed hundreds of pounds in refunds.
Drivers face being ‘disqualified for one year’ if they break major DVLA rule
DVLA chiefs could ban certain drivers from UK roads, with motorists breaking serious road rules at risk of losing their driving licence.
DVLA issues urgent message to every driver over 70 years old
Experts at the DVLA have issued an important warning to older road users with those over 70 most at risk.
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.