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How the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme works, how to apply, and what happens when you've joined.
Tell DVLA you've had an operation if you're still unable to drive 3 months after the surgery
Learn more about the circumstances that can lead to a licence holder losing their licence, either permanently or temporarily.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
The legal requirements for getting your driving licence, and how public transport works in the UK.
FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Find out the 'place of supply' rules for passenger transport and the VAT zero rating of public passenger transport if you supply it in the UK.
Book a National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme course
Advice for medical professionals for assessing fitness to drive.
Find out if you need to pay to drive in a clean air zone and check your vehicle meets emission standards.
A guide to the standards for driving with impaired vision.
How to apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) driving licences inside and outside London
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Bulgaria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Explains changes to drug driving law and the guidance available for healthcare professionals and users of prescription medicine.
Make a ‘posting declaration’ when your drivers use HGVs, vans or trailers to transport goods between 2 points in the EU.
If you do not have a UK passport there are other identity documents you can use for your driving licence application
The latest updates on DVLA's services.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Germany including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Minimum wage rates for different types of paid employment - time work, output work, unmeasured work, salaried hours work.
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