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How to apply for a taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) driving licences inside and outside London
Driving licence renewals - find out when and how to renew your lorry, bus, minibus or coach licence.
You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you're found guilty of drink-driving
Plan your journey in cold weather - find out about gritting of roads and footpaths, the location of grit bins and snow clearance
It’s illegal to hold a phone or a sat nav while driving - you'll get penalty points, a fine and can be banned from driving.
Electric bikes meeting the EAPC regulations can be ridden on the road without being taxed, licensed or insured
You must tell DVLA if you have obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) or any sleep condition or apnoea which causes excessive sleepiness.
The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Report your lost, stolen or damaged Blue Badge and get a replacement.
If you're a Blue Badge holder, find out if your council provides parking spaces for you and where you can park
Guidance on how to apply for an electric vehicle chargepoint grant if you rent any residential property or own a flat.
Trade licence plates - who can use them, when they can be used and how to get a trade licence
A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - contact your local council to find out how to apply for a dropped kerb
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Check which electric (plug-in) and hybrid vans, trucks and motorbikes are available for a grant.
If your car or other vehicle has seat belts you must use them, with only a few exceptions
Transport on trains, planes, cars, taxis and minicabs, buses, coaches and wheelchairs for disabled people - Freedom Pass, Disabled Person's Railcard, concessionary bus pass and Shopmobility.
Change the details on your Blue Badge and get a replacement if your name has changed
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