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First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
An update on potential changes to legislation,highlighting government's intention to consult on options to ban older tyres on heavy vehicles.
DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in 11 areas around the country targeting drivers who have not taxed their vehicles.
Government to consult on options on banning older tyres.
Vehicle operators found using tyres more than 10 years old will face a follow-up investigation and potential regulatory action.
Update to the operators of heavy vehicles guidance.
The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners will routinely check lorries they stop at the roadside for emissions cheat devices.
The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.
The wait for the first MOT test on cars and motorcycles won't be extended to 4 years due to safety concerns.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners found 293 lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices at roadside checks between August and November 2017.
A test version of a new government service has launched to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due.
Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Lamborghini are among the prestige branded cars clamped last year for having no valid vehicle tax, according to latest figures released by the DVLA.
Vehicle tax rates changed on 1 April 2017. If you're thinking of changing your car, find out if these rates affect you.
From today motorists across the UK can access up-to-the-minute information from the DVLA on their vehicle tax through Amazon’s Alexa.
DVLA is reminding those thinking of changing their car this summer to find out if new tax rates could affect them.
From August 2017, roadside checks of lorries carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will include emissions cheat devices.
New vehicle tax rates come into force for all cars and some motor homes that are registered from today (1 April 2017).
DVLA is reminding motorists that there is just one month to go until new vehicle tax rates come into force for all cars and some motor homes that are first registered from 1 April 2017.
New figures have revealed that carrying out basic car maintenance could avoid the main reasons cars fail their annual MOT.
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