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Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 24 October 2024
Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads. Third…
If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…
If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…
You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…
It’s illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at…
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
The courts can fine you and ‘endorse’ your driving record with penalty…
Each endorsement has a special code and is given ‘penalty points’ on a…
Endorsements stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years depending on…
Your licence will be cancelled (revoked) if you get 6 or more points…
If you get a fixed penalty notice for a motoring offence, you do not need…
Most expired endorsements will automatically be removed from your driving…
View your driving licence record to see what penalty points you have and…
Report a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver or company if you think they’re breaking safety rules.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
What you need to tell DVLA and how to deal with vehicle tax if someone who was a driver has died
Apply for compensation for damage to your vehicle - report the damage, fill in the damage report form, provide evidence
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with psychiatric disorders.
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
Report a manufacturer or a dealer for making or selling new vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories with safety problems.
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