Archive for ‘Driving Information’

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Dec06

DSA Opening times over the holidays announced!

by admin on December 6th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
Posted In: Driving Information, Driving Test

Find out when the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) customer service centre and driving test centres are open over Christmas and New Year. Online services available as normal DSA’s online services will be available throughout Christmas and the New Year at direct​.gov​.uk/​d​r​i​v​i​n​g​t​est. You can book, check, change or cancel your: theory test, 24 hours a day, seven […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May24

Motorists warned to get insured ahead of crackdown!

by admin on May 24th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Posted In: Driving Information, Driving News, Insurance

Motorists warned to get insured ahead of crackdown Motorists are being warned to insure their vehicles ahead of a new crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving. Under the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement law – which will affect all motorists from 20 June – it is an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Mar25

Traffic lights to flash amber at night in new trial!

by admin on March 25th, 2011 at 11:25 pm
Posted In: Driving Behaviour, Driving Information, Driving News, Proposals, Trials

Traffic lights could soon be left on flashing amber throughout the night so motorists can decide when to stop and go. It will mean frustrated drivers no longer have to sit at red lights during quiet periods when no other vehicles are around. Portsmouth City Council is to apply to the Department for Transport for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug15

Vehicle Registration Certificate becomes more secure!

by admin on August 15th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Posted In: Driving Information

From 15 August 2010 all Vehicle Registration Certificates (V5C) issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will have a new look. The new V5C will make it clear that it is not proof of ownership. It will provide details of where you can get advice on buying a used vehicle. More from direct.gov Recommend […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Aug02

Drivers supervising learners risk breaking law!

by admin on August 2nd, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Posted In: Driving Advice, Driving Behaviour, Driving Comments, Driving Information, Driving Lessons

Drivers are risking fines, disqualification or jail because they do not know the rules on supervising learners, according to the AA. The motoring group’s survey of 19,000 members suggested nearly a quarter did not know it was illegal to use a mobile phone while out with a learner driver. Nearly one in 10 respondents was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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