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Learners in Peterborough most likely to have points on licences

Learners in Peterborough most likely to have points on licences

Scottish learners, meanwhile, are the least likely to have points.

By James Fossdyke 19h ago

Mancunians most likely to be banned from driving

Mancunians most likely to be banned from driving

Greater Manchester tops the charts for driving bans, with several Welsh regions close behind.

By James Fossdyke Mar 28, 2019

New law is designed to clamp down on rogue parking firms

New law is designed to clamp down on rogue parking firms

The laws increase regulation of the parking industry and improve consumers' ability to appeal.

By James Fossdyke Mar 19, 2019

Government launches new campaign to deter car tax evasion

Government launches new campaign to deter car tax evasion

Almost 95,000 fines were doled out for failing to tax a vehicle in London last year.

By James Fossdyke Feb 27, 2019

Welsh patient's BMW accidentally taken from hospital and crushed

Welsh patient's BMW accidentally taken from hospital and crushed

Imagine coming out of hospital to find your car crushed.

By Dominik Wilde Oct 22, 2018

Doctors diagnose problems with licence medical system

Doctors diagnose problems with licence medical system

Two-thirds of doctors say the current system isn't fit for purpose.

By James Fossdyke Sep 28, 2018

BBC investigation sheds shocking light on 'cloned cars' problem

BBC investigation sheds shocking light on 'cloned cars' problem

A number of number plate retailers are failing to carry out necessary checks, making it much easier to 'clone' cars.

By Dominik Wilde Sep 11, 2018

Drivers won't be able to tax their cars this weekend

Drivers won't be able to tax their cars this weekend

If you're buying a car this weekend, you'll have to wait until Monday to tax (and drive) it.

By James Fossdyke Aug 16, 2018

Drivers Urged To Check Their Eyesight Regularly

Drivers Urged To Check Their Eyesight Regularly

Motorists must be able to read a number plate at a distance of 20 metres.

By James Fossdyke Jul 24, 2018

More than a quarter of UK drivers have given their car a name

More than a quarter of UK drivers have given their car a name

'The Beast', 'Bertie' and 'Doris' are among the most popular.

By James Fossdyke Jul 06, 2018

DVLA warning to drivers going abroad

DVLA warning to drivers going abroad

Will you have all the right documents with you when you take your car abroad this summer?

By Sam Burnett Jul 04, 2018

Private parking firms issue record number of tickets

Private parking firms issue record number of tickets

The number of motorists chased for fines has risen by around one million in 12 months.

By James Fossdyke Apr 27, 2018

One million drivers 'lost' licences last year

One million drivers 'lost' licences last year

Replacement photocards cost drivers around £19 million.

By James Fossdyke Mar 16, 2018

DVLA makes paying fines easier

DVLA makes paying fines easier

Changes to its online services has made paying fines and taxes easier. Oh the joys.

By Dominik Wilde Feb 03, 2018

Parking firms expected to buy 6m vehicle records this year

Parking firms expected to buy 6m vehicle records this year

RAC says private companies are issuing tickets at an 'unprecedented rate'.

By James Fossdyke Nov 22, 2017

Increase in road tax avoidance costs government £100m a year

Increase in road tax avoidance costs government £100m a year

More than 750,000 of the cars on UK roads are untaxed, new figures suggest.

By James Fossdyke Nov 17, 2017

DVLA warns drivers to 'tax it or lose it'

DVLA warns drivers to 'tax it or lose it'

Campaign aims to stem revenue losses after the abolition of the paper tax disc.

By James Fossdyke Nov 04, 2017

More drivers with 12 points are escaping bans

More drivers with 12 points are escaping bans

Shocking new data revealed by the DVLA.

By Iain Dooley Feb 24, 2017

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