Government news, all in one place
Government news, all in one place
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Transport. It is responsible for setting standards for drivers and vehicles, conducting driving tests, and enforcing vehicle safety and environmental standards.
Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)
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Thursday, 04 December 2025
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026....
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
From 2026, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest surviva...
Monday, 17 March 2025
Learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to avoid losing the test fee from 8 April 2025....
Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Bikers Lifestyle Ltd has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after selling motorcycle helmets that "catastrophically failed" safety te...
Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Recruiting 450 driving examiners and improving rules for booking driving tests will reduce driving test waiting times to help new drivers get on the r...
Friday, 27 September 2024
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges....
Monday, 12 August 2024
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official GOV.UK website to book and manage their driving...
Friday, 08 March 2024
Nick Bitel has been reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of DVSA, and Helen Aston has been appointed as a non-executive director....
Tuesday, 04 April 2023
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030, setting out what needs to be done to keep Britain moving safely and su...
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Learner drivers are being urged to check they’re ready to pass their driving test, as new statistics reveal pass rates have fallen since last year. ...
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
From today (18 May 2022), drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safel...
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
From 28 September 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you'll watch....
Friday, 24 July 2020
Ridefree is a free online training course that you should complete before taking your moped or motorcycle compulsory basic training (CBT)....
Wednesday, 17 July 2019
Failing to look properly at junctions and not using mirrors effectively are the top reasons people failed following changes made to the driving test i...
Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Thought-provoking new videos are being launched to encourage learner drivers to be more aware of motorcyclists. ...
Tuesday, 05 February 2019
Lorry, van, bus and coach drivers can pay roadside fines from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) using a secure online service from 29 Jan...
Friday, 23 November 2018
Vehicle operators found using tyres more than 10 years old will face a follow-up investigation and potential regulatory action....
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018....
Monday, 19 November 2018
The hazard perception part of the theory test now includes clips to test a learner driver’s ability to spot developing hazards in different weather co...
Monday, 03 September 2018
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners will routinely check lorries they stop at the roadside for emissions cheat devices....
Monday, 18 June 2018
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging motorcyclists to brush up on their skills to make their riding safer and more enjoyable....
Saturday, 19 May 2018
The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exem...
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition scheme was officially launched today (Tuesday 24 April 2018)....
Thursday, 01 March 2018
Learner drivers can take motorway driving lessons with an approved driving instructor from 4 June 2018....
Saturday, 17 February 2018
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed driving instructors who have relationships with learner drivers could be removed from the...
Monday, 12 February 2018
The rules will change from 5 March 2018 so lorry, bus and coach drivers who drive tired will be fined for every time they've done it in the last 28 da...
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Thirty businesses and public sector organisations are now benefiting from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) earned recognition pilot....
Friday, 12 January 2018
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners found 293 lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices at roadside checks between August and Novem...
Friday, 01 December 2017
The way that 2 of the 3 tests people take to qualify as an approved driving instructor (ADI) work will be improved from 23 December 2017....
Monday, 13 November 2017
A test version of a new government service has launched to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due....
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