25 h. ago DVLA driving licence rule 'a risk to two million drivers' as fines can hit £1,000

A simple oversight could leave motorists vulnerable to fines of up to £1,000 and potential disqualification

Economics

44 h. ago Why forgetting your driving licence will soon be a thing of the past

Britons will be given the option of accessing a digital version of the official document on their phone

Politics

58 h. ago Older drivers could have licence 'immediately revoked' for failing to meet simple rule

Drivers have been warned that failing to meet simple DVLA eyesight rules could see their licence being 'immediately revoked by the police' and they could be hit with fines

Events

3 d. ago Sadiq Khan accused of ruining livelihoods of thousands of London taxi drivers by creating a licencing 'shambles'

Some 3,000 drivers at a time have been forced off the road after a change to Transport For London's systems triggered huge backlogs on applications for licence renewals.

Politics

3 d. ago Sadiq Khan accused of ruining livelihoods of thousands of London taxi drivers by creating a licencing 'shamble

Sadiq Khan accused of ruining livelihoods of thousands of London taxi drivers by creating a licencing 'shamble  Daily Mail

Politics

4 d. ago Digital UK driving licences are coming but motorists point out one major flaw

The Government has revealed that drivers will soon be able to store their driving licence on their phone as part of a wider rollout of a digital documents app - but it seems not everyone is on board with the change

Transport

5 d. ago Drunk bank manager posed as police officer to pull over woman, 19, and demand driving licence

Bank manager Kevin Hyland masqueraded as a police patrolman and pulled over a teenage girl with his car while drunkenly attempting to relive his days as a special constable.

Events

7 d. ago Ayrshire taxi driver granted licence exception after 'life changing events'

Angela Murray said she had been put in a very difficult position.

Politics

2 w. ago Ayrshire driver who killed woman in A77 horror crash gets driving licence back early

The 53 year-old had been going at more than 100mph in his Ford Ranger at one stage to try and catch a ferry.

Events

2 w. ago Minimum age for train drivers to be lowered to 18 in Great Britain

Move prompted by looming retirement crisis ‘would help ensure consistent, reliable services’If train drivers – like police officers – start looking younger, it may not just be you. Britain’s trains could soon have 18-year-olds in the cab, with the government likely to cut the minimum age to plug a shortage of drivers.Currently train drivers can obtain a licence from the age of 20 – although the vast majority of drivers are much older. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Did a police officer's Taser pose a threat against him? Murder trial centers on weapon

A Michigan jury is considering whether a former police officer was justified in fatally shooting a Black man who had taken the officer's Taser and was facedown in a struggle

Events

3 w. ago DVLA advice as thousands of drivers face £1,000 fine without action

The DVLA is reminding certain driver hat they must renew their driving licence every three years - and may face a £1,000 fine if they fail to do so

Economics

4 w. ago Full list of licence plate rules that could land drivers with fine of up to £1,000

There are strict rules in place for number plates for all cars within the UK

Economics

last month Older drivers could be forced to undergo eye tests to keep hold of licence

The proposal follows a rise in road deaths relating to drivers with failing eyesight

Politics