DVLA Introduces New '26' Number Plates from March 1, 2026, with £1,000 Fine for Non-Compliance Tuesday, February 10, 2026 dvla numberplates registration fines legislation vehicles road safety enforcement compliance motorcycles From March 1, 2026, the DVLA will issue new ‘26’ number plate registrations, marking the latest update in vehicle identification. Drivers are being warned that failing to comply with number plate regulations could … Read More
14 Common Prescriptions That Could See You Banned Under DVLA Rules Tuesday, January 20, 2026 dvla medications driving road safety drowsiness opioids winter pharmacology aa restrictions Fourteen common prescription medicines could lead to a driving ban under DVLA rules, as many of these drugs can cause drowsiness and slow reaction times, making it unsafe to drive. Drivers in the UK are urged to review DVLA … Read More
DVLA Tightens Rules with Mandatory Eyesight Tests for Drivers Over 70 Sunday, January 11, 2026 dvla eyesight drivers safety government licenses over70 road vision regulations The Government has unveiled a stringent road safety strategy that could see drivers over the age of 70 having their licenses revoked if they fail mandatory eyesight tests. This move is designed to ensure that senior drivers … Read More
Labour Urged to Update Driving Licence Rules for Motorhome Owners Tuesday, December 16, 2025 labour motorhomes drivinglicence petition uktransport mam vehicleregulations dvla licencerules disabilityaccess sport Labour has been urged to revise driving licence regulations to allow motorists to drive larger motorhomes. A petition on the UK Parliament website demands: “Allow licence holders to drive motorhomes up to 4,250kg on UK … Read More
Driving Licences Revoked Over Eyesight Concerns Affecting Thousands of Older Drivers Sunday, December 7, 2025 dvla eyes eyesight driving licences olderdrivers road safety health renewal vision Each year, thousands of older drivers in the UK lose their driving licences because of eyesight conditions deemed a safety risk by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). These individuals are considered unfit to … Read More
Over 800,000 Drivers Risk Road Safety by Ignoring Crucial MOT Law Sunday, December 7, 2025 mot roadsafety drivers dvla vehicles compliance insurance repairs maintenance mottest More than 800,000 drivers across the UK are currently on the roads without a valid MOT, putting themselves and others at significant risk. Recent data from the DVLA reveals that millions of vehicles annually fail to comply … Read More