March 2008
25-03-08 Ashton Gate vehicle test station in Bristol now closed
After nearly 40 years, Bristol Goods Vehicle Test Station at Ashton Gate closed on 19 March, and will be moving to a new site at Merebank Road, Avonmouth.[This information is held on an external site]
25-03-08 Think! that yawn could save your life
Acting star Joseph Fiennes is the voice of a new Government campaign launched today to remind motorists of the dangers of driving when tired..[This information is held on an external site]
20-03-08 Ruth Kelly opens first Motorway car share lane
The UK's first motorway car share lane was opened today by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly.[This information is held on an external site]
20-03-08 Drivers advised to take care on the roads as cold conditions expected this Easter weekend
The Highways Agency is advising drivers to take extra care on the roads this Easter bank holiday weekend.[This information is held on an external site]
17-03-08 Roadworks lifted for Easter getaway
The Highways Agency will be removing almost two thirds of roadworks from England's motorways and major A roads.[This information is held on an external site]
14-03-08 Driving examiner strike - candidates to attend tests
The Driving Standards Agency is urging all driving test candidates booked to take tests to turn up regardless of the threat of strike action .[This information is held on an external site]
07-03-08 DVLA warns motorists - check registration certificate (V5C) before buying a used vehicle
DVLA is warning motorists to be on the lookout for stolen V5C vehicle registration certificates when buying a used vehicle.[This information is held on an external site]
06-03-08 Councils bring in taxi testing
Specially trained driving examiners will assess the ability of applicants to drive safely and professionally in a `real? environment.[This information is held on an external site]
04-03-08 Better managed motorways and more funding to tackle urban congestion
Ruth Kelly, Transport Secretary, today published new plans to tackle congestion on our busiest motorways.[This information is held on an external site]
News
15-08-08 End of the road for driving test impersonators
Impersonators who sit driving tests for others were today issued a severe warning that their actions are being monitored and will result in prosecution with tougher sentencing by the courts.
22-08-08 Jail sentences handed to motor fraudsters
The Driving Standard?s Agency (DSA) can reveal further success in their efforts to deal with individuals who fraudulently sit the practical driving test on behalf of named candidates.
07-08-08 Road casualties in GB 2007 - estimates for accidents involving alcohol
The Department for Transport has today published provisional statistics on accidents involving drinking and driving in Great Britain in 2007.[This information is held on an external site]