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  • Assessment about the relocation of Glasgow (Springburn Park) driving test centre (DTC) to Bishopbriggs goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

  • Impact assessment about the relocation of Dumfries driving test centre (DTC) to Dumfries goods vehicle testing station (GVTS).

  • As a result of new EU definitions and standards to be implemented by December 2014, DVLA must change the law to remove some exemptions to the rules that cover driving licences.

  • Seeking views on increasing the maximum speed limit to 60 miles per hour for heavy goods vehicles on dual carriageway roads.

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

  • Revising legislation to allow roadside officers to fine drivers who ignore rules on drivers’ hours and the heavy goods vehicles levy up to 28 days after the offence.

  • Seeks views on proposed changes to the scheme that incentivises the use of renewable fuels in transport.

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

  • Seeking views on regulations to introduce enforcement powers and penalties to meet European Community tyre labelling requirements.

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

  • DVLA developing an online service in addition to the paper channel giving motorists further options to notify changes to their vehicle record electronically.

  • Seeks views on a proposed 18th edition of the 'In service exhaust emission standards for road vehicles' which takes account of new vehicles.

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

  • A consultation on proposed reductions to the costs of driving theory tests.

  • Consultation on proposed changes to fees paid for HGV and PSV testing, operator licensing, other VOSA services in GB and some DVA services.

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

  • Seeks views on a regulatory framework for the safe testing of self-driving cars on UK roads.

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

  • This consultation outlined proposals to harmonise vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland with those in Great Britain so that all customers could benefit from the provision of the same modern electron…

  • A proposal to reduce driving licence fees for first time applicants, 10 year renewals and for smart tachograph users.

  • Improving how people qualify to become an approved driving instructor (ADI) and other changes to the ADI register.

  • Proposals to implement a maximum 60 mph speed limit operating from 7 am to 7pm between junctions 3 to 4 of the M3 motorway

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

  • Seeking views and evidence on the current state of development of advanced fuels.

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

  • We are seeking views on a draft post implementation review of the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.

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

  • Call for evidence on ways to increase the uptake of ultra low emission vehicles in the UK market.

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

  • We are seeking views on a proposed limit for amphetamine use when driving, to be specified in drug driving regulations.

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