A survey conducted by Brake and Allianz Insurance shows that 78% of people would support a 20 mph speed limit around schools and in towns, cities and residential areas. Brake are taking their GO 20 campaign to Parliament by calling on policticians to make the 20 mph limit the standard in built up areas. Brake Read More
Legal limits for “drug-driving” to be introduced
The government are to set limits for drug driving, similar to those we have for drink driving, in the Autumn of 2014. A zero limit was ruled out because it was felt that people could have been accidentally exposed to drugs such as passive smoking of cannabis, which may result in a small trace in Read More
The Highway Code: more ways to follow
The Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales and is essential reading for everyone. Facebook Get regular and topical reminders about different rules from The Official Highway Code in your newsfeed and share them with your friends. Join over 20,000 other fans who are already following the page. Follow on Facebook Twitter Follow Read More
End of the vehicle tax disc
As of October 1st 2014 the DVLA is allowing motorists to pay their vehicle tax payments annually, biannually or monthly, and pay by direct debit. This is to help assist with the government’s 2014 law change to reduce the hassle that comes with vehicle tax. Another new change happening this year is the loss of Read More
Government moves to reduce the cost of driving
There has been an announcement from the government to say they are now taking extra measures to help cut the cost of running a car, including efforts to reduce whiplash fraud and a freeze on the cost of a vehicle MOT and review of the price of a driving test price. Also included in the Read More
No more foreign language driving tests
Currently, people are able to take their car and motorcycle theory tests with a voiceover in one of 19 foreign languages, and use interpreters on both theory and practical tests. However, following a public consolation, the UK’s Road Safety Minister Robert Goodwill made an announcement in October that, as of April 7th 2014, test candidates Read More
Don’t be “conned” when booking your test
A new issue the DSA is advising new drivers about is copycat websites promising to book your driving test. Copycat websites claim they will book your theory and practical tests for you, but add a premium charge for their service. Some also add an additional charge for ‘pass protection’, which offers you a free retest Read More
Revised ADI code of practice
A revised code of practice for approved driving instructors (ADIs) has been published. The revised code, which is voluntary, has been drafted by some of the associations representing ADIs. It’s a framework within which all instructors should work. Professional standards The code has been accepted and welcomed by DSA. Mark Magee, ADI Registrar, said: “DSA Read More
Review of the ADI qualification and registration process
A consultation on the way that people qualify as ADIs and the arrangements for their registration has been launched. The consultation, which runs until 8 August 2013, includes a range of proposals to modernise the way in which people qualify to become ADIs. Options for change The consultation sets out 3 options for changing the Read More
New website to help road users improve their skills
A new website designed to help road users develop and improve their driving and riding skills has been launched. Safe Driving for Life (www.safedrivingforlife.info) has been developed by DSA in partnership with its official publishers, TSO. Interesting and interactive material The website is a one-stop information resource which will be rolled out in 4 phases. Read More