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  • 8th Fleet Hero Awards

    Fleets are leading the way on showing that by saving energy you can save money and still deliver a high quality service to the customer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public policy exchange event

    Video address mentioning driving speed limits, road safety, local sustainable transport funding, on-the-spot penalties and drug driving.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation: 75th anniversary

    Congratulatory speech with references to Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme, 'Pothole review' reports and future plans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • SHARP helmet rating scheme wins two awards

    The safety helmet assessment and rating programme has won two prestigious road safety awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Removal of the address from the Driver tachograph card

    To reduce unnecessary red tape Driver tachograph cards issued from early December 2013, will no longer display an address.

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  • Larger loads could boost farming production

    Tractor travel speeds and increased agricultural weight limits consultation released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Making Britain number one for ultra low emission vehicles

    Deputy Prime Minister calls on industry to help UK accelerate demand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Make time for winter: advice to motorists

    Motorists are being urged to 'make time for winter' to avoid motoring problems and to stay safe during severe weather.

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  • Commercial vehicle forum 2013

    Discussing plans for the road network.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • E-car club event

    Discuses the future and benefits of ultra low carbon vehicles and greener practices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cycle safety campaign launched in key UK cities

    Campaign for cycle safety released in Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and Cambridge.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Motorists warned about dangers of untreated obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome

    Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) affects 5% of the population, but is often undiagnosed.

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  • Record number of motorists go digital to tax their vehicles

    More motorists than ever before are using GOV.UK to tax their vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Providing DSA tests only in national languages: response to consultation

    Changes are being made to improve road safety and social cohesion, whilst reducing fraud and costs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Launch of review into DVLA to deliver better services

    DVLA review to make recommendations on how to make services better and identify improvements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

    DfT's review of DVLA is set to commence this month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Revised statutory guidance published by Senior Traffic Commissioner

    Key guidance and directions updated following consultation with industry.

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  • First time pass rates improve again

    Pass rates at annual test continue to improve across the board according to VOSA’s 2012 to 2013 effectiveness report

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  • VOSA launches van best practice guide

    The new van guide provides much needed advice and principles to help raise maintenance standards for the light goods vehicles (LGV) sector.

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