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Beware of scams: DVLA warns drivers about licence renewal and car selling frauds

The DVLA have urged drivers to be aware of common scams that are catching out drivers when it comes to renewing their licence and selling their cars. The Driving Vehicle and Licencing Agency has been reminding drivers to keep an eye out for possible fraud online. Phil Morgan, DVLA’s Head of Fraud Policy Investigations, has …

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Nine in 10 yellow box junctions may unfairly fine drivers, RAC report reveals

The RAC has identified problems with nine-in-10 yellow box junctions where councils want to enforce moving traffic offences, leaving drivers at risk of being unfairly fined. The Government announced two years ago that it would let councils outside London, rather than the police, enforce against moving traffic offences. Some 27 local authorities have applied to …

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Rules all motorists MUST know when driving with children in the car – or risk getting a £500 fine

With spring upon us and summer holidays right around the corner, families up and down the country will soon be packing up the car and heading out with the kids. Whether it’s a short drive to a nearby attraction, or a longer trip to one of Britain’s seaside towns, Parkland Motors are reminding motorists of …

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Drivers being warned to watch out for ‘clip for cash’ scam

Motorists are being warned of a new ‘clip for cash’ scam where scammers are accusing innocent drivers of clipping their wind mirror before demanding cash up front. In order to tackle the problem, the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) have launched a national campaign to help …

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UK car thefts: Shocking figures reveal only two percent of cases result in a suspect being charged

An expert has warned that the UK has “many more criminals than police officers and resources”, as shocking figures reveal just two percent of car thefts resulted in a suspect being charged. The figures also reveal that over 70 percent of thefts are going unsolved across England and Wales. Just over 2 percent (2,220) of …

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700,000 London drivers may face daily £12.50 charge when ULEZ expands, says RAC

After the expansion of the Ultra-Low emission Zone (ULEZ) happens in August around 700,000 car drivers in Greater London could be liable to pay £12.50. This is the conclusion the RAC has drawn from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) ahead of the zone’s expansion this …

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Since April 2020, three million people have had their driving licences delayed

According to a report by MPs, three million people who have applied for a driver’s licence since April 2020 have encountered delays, costing some of them their jobs or income. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) spoke about the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) system to process applications, stating that it is “slow, inefficient and …

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How to check your vehicle is ULEZ compliant to avoid fines

London may carry the moniker of ‘The Big Smoke’ but the city’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) has done much to address this image since opening in April 2019. The scheme targets the city’s worst polluting vehicles through a daily charge and has had a transformational impact, reducing emissions by 26%. Currently, the zone covers …

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Concerns rise as DVLA cancels more drivers’ vehicle tax Direct Debits due to lack of funds

According to the RAC, the DVLA has revoked a “worrying” number of drivers’ vehicle tax Direct Debits after payments were unable to be made because of a lack of funds. According to data analyzed by the RAC after a Freedom of Information request, 950,377 drivers had their direct debits cancelled in the financial year 2021-23, …

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