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Calls for tougher action against people who drive while banned

FoI request reveals nearly 10,000 people annually are convicted of driving while disqualified

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 17:09
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DVLA reveals children aged 8 have been convicted of speeding

More than 1,000 under-17s have been convicted of motoring offences including dangerous driving in past 18 months

Mon, Jul 23, 2018 13:03
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School children design game to promote cycle safety

Clever coders could win IT equipment for their school

Sat, Nov 25, 2017 09:25
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51 points and still not banned – IAM concerned about repeat offenders retaining their driving licences

Organisation says there is inconsistency in how the law is applied

Fri, Jan 08, 2016 12:32
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Tighten tests to ensure older motorists fit to drive, says lawyer

Eyesight should be tested and fitness to drive certified by responsible person, Fatal Accident Inquiry told

Mon, Nov 10, 2014 11:44
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Record number of lorry drivers fail DVLA medical tests

Screening for drugs, alcohol, sight problems and health issues

Sun, Sep 23, 2012 21:22
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More than 600 drivers convicted of killing someone while driving allowed back on Britain’s roads

Meanwhile, 5,000 motorists who have served three or more drink-driving bans also get licences back

Tue, Jan 24, 2012 11:43
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Number of motorists who lose licence due to poor eyesight more than doubles since 2006

However, that represents less than 1 in 10,000 drivers - and with ageing population, problem will only worsen

Mon, Oct 24, 2011 19:23
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New regulations regarding uninsured vehicles go before Parliament today

New rules mean it's illegal to keep an uninsured vehicle, not just drive one

Tue, Apr 19, 2011 08:12
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