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Last Updated: 04/01/2013

Press releases


02/05/2013 - Drink driving rules tightened to improve road safety

The most dangerous drink drivers will now have to pass a medical before they are allowed back on the roads under a change in the law announced today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

06/03/2013 - New rules on minimum medical standards for drivers on eyesight and epilepsy

Revised minimum driving licence standards for eyesight and epilepsy will apply under new rules announced today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

07/02/2013 - Safer drivers, safer roads

The Police will be able to take immediate action against motorists who fail roadside eye tests under tough new rules introduced today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

15/01/2013 - Law on driving licence exchange tightened to improve road safety

Foreign drivers must prove they have passed an appropriate driving test before getting a British licence under tough new rules announced today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.

04/01/2013 - More motorists use DVLA’s digital service on Christmas Day

The number of motorists who used GOV.UK to tax or declare their vehicle off the road on Christmas Day has increased by 22%.


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