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New DVLA Rule May Lead to More Over-70s Losing Their Driving Licences Sunday, May 10, 2026 dvla eyesight licence over70s driving road safety government regulations medical renewal The Government is set to tighten regulations for drivers over the age of 70, increasing the likelihood that more older motorists will be taken off the roads. As part of a new road safety initiative, mandatory eyesight tests … Read More
DVLA Ends EV Tax Exemption, Introducing New £200 Flat Rate Fee Monday, May 4, 2026 dvla ev tax ved electricvehicles roadtax emissions fuelduty rac vehicleregistration The DVLA has officially ended the vehicle tax exemption for electric cars, instituting a new £200 flat fee for most EV owners starting April 2026. Since April 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) have not been exempt from Vehicle … Read More
Rachel Reeves Confirms £560 Vehicle Excise Duty Charge for Cars Registered 2017-2025 Monday, May 4, 2026 vehicletax ved rachelreeves cartax emissions petrolcars dieselcars electricvehicles dvla carinsurance Drivers of cars registered between 2017 and 2025 face a new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charge of £560 under the updated tax bands confirmed by Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves. This increased charge applies to vehicles emitting … Read More
Popular Electric Car Rises to Second Most Stolen Vehicle in the UK Sunday, May 3, 2026 theft toyota c-hr hybrid electric dvla security vehicles uk motoring A popular Toyota hybrid model has surged up the list of the UK’s most stolen cars, prompting urgent warnings for owners to enhance their vehicle security. New data reveals that thefts of the Toyota C-HR Dynamic HEV CVT and … Read More
190,000 Drivers Report Vision Issues as DVLA Revokes Nearly 20,000 Licences Ahead of New Over-70s Testing Rules Thursday, April 30, 2026 dvla eyesight licences driving vision safety collisions regulations over70 insurance Nearly 190,000 drivers have come forward to the DVLA reporting eye conditions, with 19,700 licences revoked in the past three years due to failing eyesight. This crackdown precedes new regulations requiring drivers over 70 to … Read More