tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) 2026-05-12T00:00:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-of-the-road-for-unofficial-driving-test-booking-services 2026-05-12T00:00:01+01:00 End of the road for unofficial driving test booking services From today (12 May 2026), only learner drivers can book and manage their own driving test - part of a crackdown on exploitation by third-party services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mot-fraudsters-handed-suspended-sentences-for-untested-vehicles 2026-02-04T11:30:00+00:00 MOT fraudsters handed suspended sentences for untested vehicles An MOT tester and mechanic have been ordered to do up to 300 hours of unpaid work and face prison if they reoffend after passing 223 vehicles they never tested. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-dvsa-chief-executive-named-to-tackle-driving-test-backlog 2025-12-17T11:04:29+00:00 New DVSA Chief Executive named to tackle driving test backlog Beverley Warmington appointed DVSA Chief Executive to lead agency operations and deliver plans to cut driving test backlog and improve services for learners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-theory-test-questions-aim-to-boost-cardiac-arrest-survival-rate 2025-08-13T00:00:00+01:00 New theory test questions aim to boost cardiac arrest survival rate From 2026, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest survival. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-acts-to-make-thousands-of-extra-driving-tests-available-each-month 2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00 Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measure-to-cut-driving-test-waiting-times 2025-03-17T14:51:42+00:00 New measure to cut driving test waiting times Latest measure tackles driving test backlog and helps to ensure learners can take their tests without unnecessary delays. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rule-for-driving-test-changes-and-cancellations-to-reduce-waiting-times 2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00 New rule for driving test changes and cancellations to reduce waiting times Learner drivers will need to give more notice when changing or cancelling their car driving test to avoid losing the test fee from 8 April 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/company-selling-dangerous-motorcycle-helmets-handed-large-fines 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00 Company selling dangerous motorcycle helmets handed large fines Bikers Lifestyle Ltd has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after selling motorcycle helmets that "catastrophically failed" safety tests. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/car-practical-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T16:31:05+00:00 Car practical driving test waiting times New measures to tackle long waiting times for tests, including recruiting 450 driving examiners and increasing notice periods for cancellations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/future-of-roads-ministers-letter-to-driving-instructors 2024-12-18T16:24:46+00:00 Future of Roads Minister's letter to driving instructors A letter from the Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, to all approved driving instructors about driving test waiting times. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-plan-to-reduce-driving-test-waiting-times 2024-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 DVSA sets out plan to reduce driving test waiting times Recruiting 450 driving examiners and improving rules for booking driving tests will reduce driving test waiting times to help new drivers get on the road. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-issues-warning-about-parking-fine-scam-text-messages 2024-09-27T11:56:34+01:00 DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning that scammers are sending text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/learner-drivers-warned-about-the-risks-of-driving-test-cancellation-finders 2024-08-12T06:00:06+01:00 Learner drivers warned about the risks of driving test cancellation finders The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is encouraging learner drivers to only use the official °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï website to book and manage their driving test. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-chair-reappointed-and-new-non-executive-director-appointed 2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00 DVSA Chair reappointed and new non-executive director appointed  Nick Bitel has been reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of DVSA, and Helen Aston has been appointed as a non-executive director. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-review-of-dvsa-to-strengthen-agency-for-the-future 2024-02-01T11:55:17+00:00 Government launches review of DVSA to strengthen agency for the future This review will help understand how DVSA can continue to improve, evolve with vehicle technology and keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-committed-to-mot-modernisation-as-consultation-concludes 2024-01-25T09:30:14+00:00 Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform for MOTs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motoring-executive-agency-business-plans-for-2023-to-2024 2023-11-21T00:00:00+00:00 Motoring executive agency business plans for 2023 to 2024 Publication of the business plans of the Department for Transport motoring agencies. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/motoring-executive-agency-business-plans-2023-to-2024-publication-delayed 2023-10-26T13:38:07+01:00 Motoring executive agency business plans 2023 to 2024: publication delayed Publication of the motoring executive agency business plans for 2023 to 2024 has been delayed for data clarification. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvsa-sets-out-vision-to-keep-britain-moving-safely-and-sustainably 2023-04-04T10:33:00+01:00 DVSA sets out vision to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has launched its vision to 2030, setting out what needs to be done to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-bus-coach-and-hgv-driver-recruitment-with-proposed-reforms-to-training-rules 2023-03-02T09:30:14+00:00 Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help drivers to remain in or return to the sector.