DVLA £1,000 fine warning for digital driving licence
UK drivers must update DVLA details or face a £1,000 fine ahead of the 2026 digital driving licence rollout. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander hails the change as a 'game changer' for ID.
UK drivers must update DVLA details or face a £1,000 fine ahead of the 2026 digital driving licence rollout. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander hails the change as a 'game changer' for ID.
New government road safety rules will require drivers over 70 to pass mandatory eyesight tests. Those who fail could have their licences cancelled by the DVLA.
Motorists with arthritis must inform the DVLA and insurer if it affects driving, or risk a £1,000 penalty and void insurance. Learn the rules to stay legal.
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can secure a free TV licence, saving £174.50. Learn how to apply in 16 minutes before the April price hike.
Older drivers face new mandatory vision checks every three years as Labour ends the self-reporting system. The road safety move aims to reduce accidents.
The Labour government has shelved plans to give free TV licences to benefit claimants. Find out why the policy was dropped and what it means for the licence fee.
The UK government proposes a crackdown on 'ghost plates' with new seizure powers and penalty points. Public consultation open until 31 March 2026.
The government launches a consultation on tougher penalties, including vehicle seizure, for drivers using illegal 'ghost plates' designed to evade ANPR cameras. Have your say by March 31.
Drivers over 70 must pass mandatory eyesight tests to renew their licence under a new UK road safety strategy. The plan aims to cut road deaths.
Guernsey motorists who have their licence revoked must now retake their driving test. The law change, approved by the States, updates legislation for hazardous and drug driving offences.
Drivers aged 70+ face mandatory eye tests every three years and potential cognitive checks under Labour's new Road Safety Strategy. Learn the details and expert reactions.
The DVLA has cancelled thousands of driving licences for failing eyesight standards. New rules for over-70s could bring mandatory vision tests. Learn your legal obligations.
The DVLA warns UK drivers of sophisticated scams after 20,000 fraud reports in 2024. Learn how to spot fake messages and protect your identity.
Motorists renewing their driving licence at the Post Office face a 50% surcharge compared to the online fee. Learn how to avoid the extra cost and a potential £1000 fine.
Motorists with arthritis are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine if they fail to inform the DVLA about their condition, especially as cold weather worsens symptoms. Check the rules now.
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, a 17% surge. Drivers face a potential £1.4bn bill, prompting urgent calls for a new Code of Practice.
New data reveals a 42% surge in drivers paying the £425 Expensive Car Supplement. Find out if your family car is caught in this tax bracket.
The Treasury has outlined its approach to a new pay-per-mile car tax system for electric vehicles, emphasising privacy and optional telematics. Read the latest Budget details.
A council hearing on 8 January will decide if a new Lidl in Wolverhampton gets an alcohol licence, amid police and public health concerns over high-strength sales. Read the latest.
A shocking investigation reveals one in fifteen UK vehicles uses fraudulent 'ghost plates', prompting a road safety emergency in Birmingham. Read the urgent calls for a crackdown.
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
The DVLA issues an urgent warning to UK motorists on how to spot scams and protect personal data, following a surge in fraudulent activity reported this year.
The DVLA has banned over 400 potentially offensive number plate combinations for 2026. See the full list of prohibited registrations and the reasons behind the crackdown.
UK motorists could face £1,000 penalties as the DVLA's new digital driving licence system rolls out in 2026. Experts warn the automated system is 'less forgiving'. Check your records now.
Older and disabled drivers fear being banned from roads as DVLA moves to digital-first licences. One man with severe burns highlights accessibility flaws. Read the full story.
Millions of UK drivers risk fines from £100 to £1,000 due to new DVLA and DVSA digital compliance rules in 2026. Check your MOT, tax, and licence details now to avoid penalties.
DVLA letters demand a new £195 road tax payment from electric vehicle owners. Find out who is affected and what future charges are planned for UK drivers.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster urges the Government to adopt radical new driving licence rules for young motorists, including night-time curfews and passenger restrictions, to cut fatal collisions.
Labour MP criticises DVLA's enforcement as 'not touching the sides' of the illegal number plate crisis. Over 1,000 warning letters sent to suppliers in 2025.