driving licence

Opinion: Medically unfit drivers put all road users at risk

John Kushnick, legal operations director at National Accident Helpline, examines the case for overhauling the current rules for older drivers.

safety and risk management 14 May

Awareness and trust hurdles remain in switch to digital driving licences

Digital driving licences could boost fleet efficiency—but success depends on driver awareness and trust, say experts ahead of the Gov.UK Wallet rollout.

driving licence 7 May

Motorists back Government move to scrap graduated driver licensing

Government scraps Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), with 60% of motorists backing the decision, favouring education and training over restrictions.

Driver Training 7 Mar

Minister rules out graduated driving licence for young drivers

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood told MPs she is “determined” to take action to cut the number of young drivers killed or seriously injured.

driving licence 28 Jan

Government confirms digital driving licence launching this year

The Government has confirmed it will launch a Gov.uk virtual wallet and app for services and documents, including a digital driving licence, this year.

driving licence 22 Jan

UK expected to introduce digital driving licences

The Government is aiming to introduce digital driving licences this year as it aims to use technology to “transform public services”.

driving licence 20 Jan

Graduated driving licences should apply to all new drivers

FleetCheck argues a graduated driving licence should apply to all new drivers, not just young drivers who have passed their test.

Legislation 11 Nov

DVLA faces ‘significant digital and data challenges’

An independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has concluded it needs to “raise its sights” to transform its services.

DVLA 8 Nov

Passenger ban for young drivers in graduated licence call

In Britain, young drivers between the ages of 17 and 24 are involved in 24% of all collisions resulting in death or serious injury.

Driver Training 1 Jul

Fleets urged to share expertise in graduated driving licence proposals

A new Graduated Driving Licences Bill has been proposed in Parliament this week aimed at protecting younger drivers.

Legislation 9 May

DVLA adds more services to its online driver licensing service

Motorists can now access new services through their DVLA account.

DVLA 15 Apr

Bereaved families call for young driver licence change

Parents of children killed by cars driven by young drivers are calling for the Government to introduce graduated driving licensing in the UK.

Legislation 10 Apr

Driving licence changes to allow teenagers to drive HGVs criticised

Plans to allow 17-year-olds to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) under an accompanied driving scheme have been labelled “dangerous”.

Driver CPC 11 Dec

OZEV hints at possible changes to heavy electric van rules

The Government is looking at how it can further remove the burden of additional regulations governing the use of heavy electric vans.

Department for Transport 1 Dec

DfT considers further rule changes around heavy electric vans (video)

The Government says it has further 'optimised' the rules, but suggested to Fleet News that talks with industry would continue to address remaining concerns.

Legislation 13 Oct