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  • THINK! cyclist campaign launch

    Speech announcing the launch of the new THINK! cyclist campaign.

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

  • Driver CPC: don’t miss the bus

    Many professional bus and coach drivers have less than 1 year to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

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  • Helping train operators improve services for cyclists

    DfT has launched a new cycle-rail toolkit aimed at making it easier for people to combine cycling with rail travel.

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

  • Investing in Future Transport Conference opening speech

    Norman Baker speech to delegates attending the Investing In Future Transport Conference.

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

  • Feltham lorry driver sent to prison for drivers' hours offences

    Driver sentenced to 8 months after pleading guilty to 79 offences of creating false records.

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  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 04/2012

    Issue 04/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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

  • Contract awarded for hazard perception clips

    The contract to refresh the hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been awarded to London-based company Jelly.

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  • Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme

    Future of the Vehicle Identity Check scheme consultation launched.

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

  • Fuel Quality Directive transposition

    Response to Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Order 2007 consultation published.

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

  • Local authorities given further support to make roads safer

    Updated speed limit guidance published for consultation.

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

  • Bikeability

    Norman Baker video and transcript of speech about Bikeability.

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

  • Taking testing to the customer

    Halfords Group PLC and Mantra Learning Limited buildings to partner in car driving test practicals.

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

  • Driving tests brought closer to home with partnership deal

    Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • Further boost for cycle safety

    £15 million fund for improving safety of cyclists outside London.

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

  • £15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

    £15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country.

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

  • New powers to protect learner drivers

    Driving instructors who pose a major threat to public safety face immediate suspension under new legislation put forward in Parliament.

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

  • DVLA announce the new 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to purchase on Tuesday 12 June 2012

    DVLA announces forthcoming 62 series of personalised registrations will be available to buy on Tuesday 12 June 2012.

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  • Fixed penalty notices for careless driving

    Launch of consultation paper on changes to the treatment of penalties for careless driving and other motoring offences.

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

  • New penalties to tackle careless driving

    Consultation launched on proposals to target careless driving with fixed penalty notices.

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

  • Greening urges visitors to plan ahead during Weymouth and Portland Olympic sailing events

    Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening says plan ahead when visiting Weymouth and Portland for the Olympic and Paralympic games.

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