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  • Court notification of drink-drive offences

    Written statement by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • North West Biofuel Network meeting

    Explaining the role of sustainable biofuels in DfT's wider transport strategy.

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

  • Unnecessary bureaucracy cut as councils given new powers to redraw map

    Local authorities to be given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic.

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

  • Designated drivers rewarded this Christmas

    8,000 pubs and bars across the country will reward designated drivers through the THINK! christmas drink drive campaign.

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

  • Driving tests return to Barry

    Driving tests will be returning to Barry as part of a trial bringing practical car tests closer to candidates.

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

  • DSA confirms plans to provide a more local service for driving test candidates in Wiltshire

    Driving test candidates in the Trowbridge area will benefit from a more local service under plans confirmed by DSA.

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

  • New rules on diabetes for bus and lorry drivers

    New law introduced that allows people with insulin diabetes to drive buses and lorries.

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

  • Mapping the country's charging points

    Plug-in charge points to be mapped across the country.

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

  • Drink-drive rehabilitation courses to be modernised

    Proposals to modernise the drink-drive rehabilitation scheme have been announced by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).

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

  • Responding to the consultation on the Renewable Energy Directive

    Renewable Energy Directive consultation response published.

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

  • Plans to cut MOT red tape for classic car owners

    MOT exemption for classic cars and motorbikes proposals released.

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

  • Historic vehicles MOT exemption review

    Vehicle of historic interest to be MOT exempt.

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

  • New standards for driver and rider trainers

    New driving instructors and motorcycle trainers framework released setting out the key competences required.

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

  • Make time for winter

    Winter driving advice from the Highways Agency.

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

  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - tranche 2 workshops

    Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • ASEM Ministerial meeting

    Focusing on the UK's links with Asia and the themes of sustainability, safety and efficiency.

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

  • Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

    Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England.

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

  • Professional drivers urged to exchange their paper driving licence

    Bus, coach and lorry drivers with a British paper driving licence are asked to swap it for a photocard licence to get their DQC at no cost.

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  • Reminding children to THINK!

    New THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads launches.

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

  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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