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New DVSA driving rule change coming Tuesday for first time in UK | UK | News

New DVSA driving rule change coming Tuesday for first time in UK | UK | News

DVSA rule change for learner drivers coming June 9 (Image: Getty) Learner drivers across the UK are being urged to exercise caution as the final stage of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) booking rule changes comes into force on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This latest update restricts where candidates can relocate their practical driving tests. These changes are part of a broader, phased strategy introduced by the DVSA to curb misuse of the booking system. For years, the system has been plagued by unofficial third-party booking services and “placeholder” bookings—where slots are secured early and moved repeatedly—contributing to lengthy backlogs and frustrating delays for other candidates. A statement on Gov.uk reads: “From June 9, 2026, further restrictions will come into force, limiting learners to moving their test only to one of the three nearest driving test centres. This will help to deter bookings at locations where learners do not intend to take their test.” The new rules, implemented in stages, have fundamentally changed things for learners: Number of changes allowed: Since March 31, …

Motorists ‘to be hit by’ new MOT penalties after key DfT plan deadline

Motorists ‘to be hit by’ new MOT penalties after key DfT plan deadline

Police and road safety groups have told the government they are concerned that some offences do not carry extra penalties, such as penalty points or vehicle seizure. The government has been carrying out a consultation on its Road Safety Strategy – and the deadline for responses passed last week. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Local Transport Lilian Greenwood MP said it was aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on the road – and making sure teh police have the powers they need which also fit the crime. She said in a forward to the consultation: “In 2024, there were 1,602 deaths on our roads – an average of around 30 a week, or 4 to 5 per day. There were also 27,865 serious injuries on our roads. Although the UK has some of the safest roads in the world, these figures remain far too high, and this government does not accept that these deaths and serious injuries are inevitable. “With the number of UK road deaths having plateaued since 2010, it’s clear that strong, …

Driving instructor’s method to pass your test first time | UK | News

Driving instructor’s method to pass your test first time | UK | News

There are few better feelings than passing your driving test (stock image) (Image: Getty) Whether learning to drive feels like a distant memory or it’s something you’re currently undertaking, the prospect of sitting your driving test for the first time is enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. It’s perfectly natural to feel anxious when seated beside a stern-faced examiner, hoping your three-point turns and mirror-signal-manoeuvre technique meets the required standard. However, there are few feelings better than successfully completing the examination, whether on your initial attempt or following multiple efforts. Now one driving instructor has revealed the secret to sailing through first time. Ashley, who boasts more than 40,000 followers on TikTok, where he operates under the username testready and routinely shares useful advice on passing your driving test, revealed the secret to success. READ MORE: DVSA issues urgent statement as new driving law comes into effect today READ MORE: New driving test booking rules and how they’ll affect learners He said: “Do you wanna pass your driving test on your very first try …

DVSA confirms dates for major driving test changes for new motorists

DVSA confirms dates for major driving test changes for new motorists

Get Travel Insider with Simon Calder. A newsletter packed with tips, deals, inspiration, and the latest travel news Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder Get the Travel Insider newsletter with Simon Calder Significant changes to the driving test booking system are set to be rolled out this month, aiming to curb widespread misuse. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) announced that from March 31, learners will be limited to just two booking changes, down from the current six. As of 12 May, only the learner themselves will be permitted to book or modify a car driving test, removing the current ability for instructors to do so. A further restriction, effective on 9 June, will cap location changes for booked tests to the three closest test centres. These measures are designed to thwart individuals who exploit automated programmes, or ‘bots’, to snap up available slots and resell them at inflated prices. While the official test fee stands at £62, a National Audit Office (NAO) report from December revealed learners are being forced to …

E-scooter warning as ‘thousands are openly breaking law’ | UK | News

E-scooter warning as ‘thousands are openly breaking law’ | UK | News

Nine out of 10 inspections of e-scooter retailers uncovered devices being sold unlawfully, according to Government statistics. The AA declared that e-scooter regulations are either “misunderstood” or “thousands of people are openly breaking the law”. A total of 42 out of 47 visits to e-scooter sellers by Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) officials in the year ending in April 2025 revealed the devices were being sold either illegally or without adequate guidance regarding legal restrictions. The statistics were disclosed by transport minister Simon Lightwood following a parliamentary written question. Mr Lightwood blamed the high rate on “poor levels of compliance being found in the online marketplace”. He said: “In that year, DVSA’s market surveillance unit looked into higher proportions sold in online markets due to apparent shifts in the way such items are sold.” Regulations for e-scooter use in the UK Some 41 out of 58 inspections discovered e-scooters being sold unlawfully in 2023/24, whilst 79 out of 93 inspections in 2022/23 found similar violations. Privately owned e-scooters in the UK may only be …