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This change does not apply to NI driving licence holders. In some cases, these BE rights will not be transferrable to EU licences. [42] Since December 2021, new driving licence styles were introduced. Changes were made to all versions of the GB driving licence cards and includes: [6] The Union Flag has been moved to the top right corner
The agency issues driving licences, organises collection of vehicle excise duty (also known as road tax [3] and road fund licence) and sells personalised registrations. The DVLA is an executive agency of the Department for Transport. The current Chief Executive of the agency is Julie (Karen) Lennard. [4]
The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.
UK driving licences may be endorsed by order of the courts if the driver has been convicted of an offence concerned with driving or operating a vehicle. [1] An endorsement may also be accompanied by a number of points which can remain on the licence for up to 11 years. [ 2 ]
UK driving licences were introduced by the Motor Car Act 1903 but no test was required. The intention was purely to identify vehicles and their drivers. [9] The Road Traffic Act 1930 introduced age restrictions and a test for disabled drivers; this was the first formal driving test in the UK.
Trade licences are issued to motor dealers and vehicle testers, [k] and permit the use of untaxed vehicles on the public highway with certain restrictions. [87] Associated with trade licences are "trade plates" which identify the holder of the trade licence rather than the vehicle they are displayed on, and can be attached temporarily to ...
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Transport (DfT).. It carries out driving tests, approves people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carries out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, [2] carries out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitors vehicle recalls.
A fine of up to $500, four points on your license and a 90-day driver's license suspension for a third offense within two years. Fines are doubled for those who use cellphones while driving in a ...