New drivers are the latest to face the brunt of the cost of living crisis. Research from CarMats.co.uk reveals £11,375 is the average price tag for those learning to drive and purchase a car in 2023. New drivers are expected to pay over £11,000 before even getting on the road. According to the RAC, it will take the average learner 45 hours of … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 March
Transport for Wales’ bus replacement of all services on the Conwy Valley route, as well as Wrexham’s Borderlands route is insulting to users of the lines in North Wales who depend on these services to make their regular commutes, said Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Ashgar MS. The entire cancellation of rail services on some North … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 March
There are over 4.55M drivers with points on their licences, figures from the DVLA have revealed to the Scrap Car Comparison company. Broken down they show about 3.55M drivers were penalised for speeding, usually on main and secondary roads, and many of these were in the south east of England, followed by London and then the North West, but Wales is not in … [Read more...]
More drivers missing vehicle tax payments
There has been a worrying increase in the number of drivers having their vehicle tax Direct Debits cancelled by DVLA after payments couldn’t be taken due to a lack of funds, figures analysed by the RAC show following a Freedom of Information request. Almost one million drivers (950,377) had their Direct Debits cancelled in the financial year 2021-22, an … [Read more...]
Newslines 21 February
Britain’s small car makers have been exempted from forthcoming EU laws on zero emissions by 2035 if they register under 1,000 cars annually. But it’s unclear if the UK Government will permit them to continue selling petrol models in Britain after that date. The Public and Commercial Services union said members will be walking out in protest against pay, … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 December
The DVLA contact centre will be closed from 24 December to 27 December inclusive and on 1 and 2 January 2023. On-line services will continue over the holiday period. A buzzing live auction of 100 much-loved automotive icons from yesteryear will add yet another exciting new dimension to next year’s eagerly-anticipated The London Classic Car Show 24-26 … [Read more...]
Ford Fiesta is not a keeper unless you secure it
It may be coming to the end of the road next year, but the Ford Fiesta is the most stolen model, according to research from a car leasing company. Rivervale Leasing submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to find the most stolen car in 2022 in the UK as well as the total number of vehicles stolen. The top 15 … [Read more...]
DVLA update medical checks
Logistics UK supports the announcement by DVLA that the law has been amended to enable healthcare professions other than doctors to complete DVLA medical questionnaires. Phil Lloyd, Head of Engineering Policy, said, “Logistics UK has engaged with DVLA on a number of occasions regarding the negative effects medical assessment delays have had on professional … [Read more...]
DVLA give lessons in recycling and greener learning
Ninety used laptops have been given to Swansea schools as part of DVLA’s new Digital Inclusion Scheme. Swansea Council is the first beneficiary of the scheme which will be extended throughout Wales. The scheme supports the growth of vital digital skills for all and helps to ensure that young learners aren’t faced with digital exclusion and … [Read more...]
‘Ghost drivers’ haunting UK roads
Thousands of foreign "ghost drivers" are haunting UK roads, and it's perfectly legal. They can even be driving with penalty points or be disqualified and no-one in the UK knows. Highlighting a strange loophole in the law, Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) is calling for all UK residents to keep the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency informed of … [Read more...]
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