Tag : DVLA
DVLA adds new features to driver and vehicles account service
Motorists can now renew the photo on their driving licence and apply for a first provisional licence through the DVLA’s driver and vehicles account service.
Government launches review of the DVLA
The Government has launched an independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) so that it can continue to keep drivers and vehicles on … Read More »
V5 changes could lead to increased mileage fraud
Action by the DVLA to remove previous keeper information from V5 log books could bring increased fraud on used vehicles, according to Cap HPI.
Diesel used car demand stays strong but ULEV uptake soars
Demand for used diesel and ultra-low emission vehicles rose in Q1, with drivers showing particular interest in zero-emission vehicles.
Parking penalties hit new record
The number of penalty tickets issued to drivers parking on private land has shot up by almost a million in just 12 months, reaching a new … Read More »
Drivers spent nearly £20m replacing licences in 2017
More than 930,000 drivers’ licences were lost in 2017, costing motorists around £19m in total to replace.
Number of penalty points issued by courts falls
Motorists are incurring less penalty points for driver offences, new research indicates.
ADLV and DVLA work on GDPR changes
The Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are working to support fleets with the implementation of the new … Read More »
DVLA appoints interim chief executive
Julie Lennard is to take on the role of interim chief executive at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) from 19 March as Oliver Morley … Read More »
ODO reveals the future of SME fleet management
Touted as the latest innovation in fleet management, ODO, was pushed live last night, at a glittering event in Searceys at the Gherkin in the heart … Read More »
6,000 drivers caught at least twice for driving distracted
A hard-core of drivers are persisting in using handheld phones behind the wheel despite the increase in penalties last March.
Fleets adopting more stringent licence checks
Fleets are getting on top of their compliance requirements including through the adoption of regular licence checks.
Licence Bureau records growth as licence checking market continues growth
The UK’s licence checking market continues to see growth with independent licence checking supplier the Licence Bureau putting in a strong performance over the last year…
Licence checking addition marks UK first for expense solution
Selenity has updated its Expenses cloud technology with a new licence checking function that could cut costs and enhance risk management for firms with company and/or … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 8 August
All the key news in fleet… Synergy makes two further appointments to board Vehicle leasing and finance credit broker Synergy Automotive has announced two further board appointments in … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Monday 26 June
All the key news in fleet… New FleetEurope mini lease service launches Intended to bridge the gap between daily rental and leasing, a new mini lease … Read More »
Updated advice for GPs on fitness to drive kicks in
GPs can now advise the DVLA (DVA in Northern Ireland) if a patient is unfit to drive but continues to do so.
Prepare now for cross-border enforcement, says motoring law specialist
Fleets are being urged to make sure they’re ready for a new law next month that means EU member states have to share information on drivers … Read More »
DVLA to improve services for fleets under three-year vision
The DVLA has published its strategic plan for the next three years, including improving services for corporate customers and enhancing fitness-to-drive notifications as well as becoming … Read More »
Jaama launches new module to support V5C on Demand service
Jaama has taken a further step in its plans for a paperless office with the launch of a new module for fleets that elect for V5C … Read More »
New report highlights DVLA ‘major failings’ in assessing fitness to drive
The DVLA has been accused of major failings in assessing people’s fitness to drive, resulting in vulnerable drivers being left in limbo for years.
ACFO highlights DVLA changes to fleets
ACFO is reminding fleets of both the forthcoming changes to Vehicle Excise Duty and the importance of drivers informing the DVLA of a ‘notifiable’ medical condition … Read More »
