DVSA
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, responsible for driving tests and MOTs.
UK motorway driving fines: £100 and 3 points for speeding
Speeding carries a minimum £100 fine and 3 points, and a court can fine up to £2,500 on a motorway. Here is how motorway mistakes become penalties.
UK tyre safety 20p test: how to avoid a £2,500 fine
A 20p coin can show whether your tread is nearing the 1.6mm legal limit. Here is what illegal tyres can cost, how the MOT fits in, and how to check in under a minute.
New driving rules: Northern Ireland Graduated Driver Licensing starts 1 October 2026
Graduated Driver Licensing starts in Northern Ireland on 1 October 2026, with a six-month minimum learning period and a two-year R-plate period. Great Britain has no confirmed changes; the Department for Transport is still consulting.
Unfit to drive endorsements surge to 669 in 2025, DVLA data shows
DVLA figures show endorsements for medical unfitness to drive rose from 198 in 2022 to 669 in 2025, with most cases involving driving after licence revocation. These unfit to drive UK statistics do not cover drink or drug cases.
Quiet electric cars a danger to blind pedestrians, campaigners warn
A Swindon guide dog owner says silent electric vehicles are a pedestrian safety risk. The charity Guide Dogs wants the UK's warning-sound rules tightened.
Jaguar Type 01 electric car price UK: £130,000 and a big gamble
Experts call the Type 01 'make or break' for Jaguar, which starts at £130,000 in the UK. Here is how early reviews, rivals and the price compare for British buyers.
DVLA over-70 drivers: three-year licence renewal reminder explained
The DVLA has reminded drivers aged 70 and over of their requirement to renew their licence every three years. Here is what the renewal involves and what to do.
DVLA driving licence changes 2026: DWP debt bans now in force
Courts can now ban people who owe the DWP £1,000 or more from driving. Here is who is affected and how renewal works, alongside other driving licence updates 2026 has brought.
