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DVLA review falls short of addressing sector needs
An independent review has concluded that the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) is a critically important agency and should continue to evolve to meet future challenges. The review was carried out as part of a wider Cabinet Office assessment of public bodies on efficiency, effectiveness, accountability and governance.
New service: Check code for driving licence on GOV.UK
A new service is now available in the Driver and vehicle account, an account drivers can set up on GOV.UK to check all the details held by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Don’t miss BVRLA’s final 2024 Forums
The last of the 2024 series of the BVRLA’s Vehicle and Fleet Management (VFM) Forum is taking place on Thursday 14 November, hosted by Epyx in Meriden.
DVLA: Make sure your tax class is correct for EVs
From 1 April 2025, keepers of electric and low emission vehicles will need to pay vehicle tax in the same way as keepers of petrol and diesel vehicles.
Get International Driving Permits at PayPoint stores from 1 April
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is reminding motorists that the provider of International Driving Permits (IDPs) will change.
DVLA contact centre opening hours: Easter 2024
The DVLA has confirmed its revised opening hours for the Easter weekend.
BVRLA and DVLA holiday opening hours
The BVRLA will be operating to adjusted timings over the festive period. The office will officially close at the end of the working day on Friday 22 December, reopening on Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 8.30am.
Post Office secures DVLA services deal
Post Office Counters will continue to provide DVLA services, after a deal was struck to end speculation over the services being removed.
DVLA services at your fingertips
Members can streamline their operations and potentially save time and money via a couple of services from the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA):
Possible disruption to DVLA’s VDL service
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) would like to advise BVRLA members that, due to maintenance and power-down over the weekend 20/23 October 2023, the View Driving Licence (VDL) service may experience disruption.
Review of DVLA launched to strengthen for the future
The government has launched an independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) so that it can provide customer-focused digital services to keep drivers and vehicles on the road safely and efficiently.
HGV levy returns
The heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy returns today – Tuesday 1 August 2023 – having been suspended since 1 August 2020 to support the haulage sector and aid pandemic recovery efforts.