Thousands of Drivers Risk Losing Licences Amid Calls for Stricter Speeding Controls Wednesday, June 3, 2026 speeding dvla licences rac roadsafety iisa enforcement penaltypoints government campaign An investigation has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain continue to drive legally despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points for speeding—enough to normally trigger a licence suspension. The RAC, which conducted … Read More
DVLA Lists Nine Prescription Medications That Can Lead to Driving Bans Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dvla driving medications drugs ban opioids benzodiazepines impairment prescription law The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed nine prescription medications that can trigger automatic driving bans due to their impairing effects. Driving under the influence of certain legal or illegal drugs … Read More
Six Key UK Driving Law Changes Coming in June 2026 Sunday, May 31, 2026 driving uk regulations mot electricvans dvla drivingtest tachograph advisoryfuelrates commercialvehicles Starting June 2026, UK drivers will encounter several significant changes in driving regulations and requirements. These updates, introduced by the DVSA, DVLA, and the government, aim to improve road safety, streamline … Read More
DVLA Ends Car Tax Charge for Electric Vehicles Under £50,000 Sunday, May 24, 2026 dvla vehicleexciseduty electricvehicles cartax ev taxrules electriccars cartax2025 automotive motorists The DVLA has issued a vital warning to motorists about a potentially costly tax pitfall linked to electric vehicles (EVs). From April 1, 2025, electric cars priced at £50,000 or less will no longer be subject to the expensive … Read More
UK Drivers Face £1,000 Fines and Car Clamping Over Untaxed Vehicles Sunday, May 24, 2026 dvla vehicletax ved fines carclamping enforcement roadtax electricvehicles usedcars penalties UK motorists are being urgently advised to verify their vehicle tax status immediately to avoid penalties of up to £1,000, along with the risk of car clamping or seizure. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is … Read More
Drivers Risk Licence Suspension as 1.2 Million Hold Active Speeding Penalty Points, DVLA Reveals Wednesday, May 20, 2026 dvla speeding penalties licence disqualification motoring uk drivers traffic law New data from the DVLA exposes a rising trend in speeding offences across the UK, with over 1.2 million drivers currently holding active penalty points related to speeding. This marks the third consecutive year of increase … Read More