The Department for Transport and DVSA are reforming driver licensing, vehicle standards, and road safety regulations to improve public safety. Current initiatives include mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers, improved moped and motorcycle training and testing, British Sign Language accessibility in licensing, and stricter penalties for motoring offences. Multiple bills are progressing to strengthen unlicensed driver enforcement and school-based road safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase road safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of driving tests terminated on the grounds of public safety.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce the number of driving test appointments wasted due to candidates failing to attend.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance her Department issues to local licensing authorities on minimum English language proficiency requirements for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers; and whether her Department has collected or rev
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the current average distance between dedicated emergency refuge areas, excluding slip roads and junctions, on All Lane Running Smart Motorways.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that road safety measures in the vicinity of primary schools are given a priority status within (a) national transport policy and (b) guidance to local …
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage more zebra crossings near primary schools.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to bus drivers and other frontline bus staff; and whether her Department or relevant regulators have conducted any audits or assessments in the last
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 24 March (HL15443), what steps they have taken in the past year to meet their legal duty to keep under review the question of …
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125015 on Immobilisation of Vehicles, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of immobilisation devices unlawfully removed from vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her department taking to ensure National Highways includes the views of local residents in stakeholder consultations when deciding to remove lights over motorways.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is considering mandating the calibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems when vehicle’s windscreens are replaced.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she is considering mandating an assessment of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as part of the MOT test.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish guidance on maximising the potential safety impact of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems technologies through calibration.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has assessed the potential impact of (a) defective and (b) poorly maintained Advanced Driver Assistance Systems on road (i) fatalities and (ii) serious injuries over the last decade.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, (a) whether her Department monitors roads with a high number of serious traffic collisions, including fatalities; (b) whether her Department has provided guidance to local authorities on reviewing and interveni
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s processes for drivers with medical conditions; and what assessment she has made of the potential merits of …
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the effect of the THINK campaign on the number of road deaths of young people aged 17 to 25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the average time a new licence is issued to those who are over 70 and have applied online.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what minimum English language proficiency requirements apply to (a) approved driving instructors and (b) driving examiners; and whether her Department or the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has conducted an
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her Department taking to ensure those renewing short-term medical driving licences are kept up to date with the progress of their application.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the number of uninsured drivers in (a) Stockport and (b) Greater Manchester.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of ageing water infrastructure on road surfaces.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the DVLA webchat.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of driving test appointment capacity in (a) Leicester, (b) Leicestershire and (c) the East Midlands; and what steps she is taking to …
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the availability of ADI part 2 and ADI part 3 tests in Oxfordshire.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to introduce minimum standards for age verification for e-bike hire operators.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions they have had with e-bike hire operators on compliance with minimum age policies and user safety requirements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data their Department holds on (a) collisions and (b) injuries involving e-bikes operated through hire schemes in each of the last three years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) driving examiners were employed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency in each month since July 2024, (b) examiners were fully qualified and deployable in each of those months …
Explains how the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together on driver licensing.
Explains how the UK government and devolved governments propose to work together on driver licensing.
In response to: Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers
In response to: Introducing mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers
In response to: Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing
In response to: Improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing
Outlines the government's strategic plans to improve road safety.
Seeks views on proposals to incorporate a series of vehicle safety technologies into the GB type approval scheme.
Seeks feedback on proposals to introduce mandatory requirements that learner drivers must meet before taking a practical driving test for a category B licence.
Seeks views on the proposals to introduce mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers in Great Britain.
We are consulting on changes to moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing to improve road safety and simplify people's access to motorcycling.
Seeks views on changes to current motoring offences and the potential introduction of other offences.
Options to improve car driving test booking rules to make the system fairer and prevent people from reselling tests.
Options to improve car driving test booking rules to make the system fairer and prevent people from reselling tests.
Options to improve car driving test booking rules to make the system fairer and prevent people from reselling tests.
First Reading 15:21:00 A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling and cycling without compulsory insurance, in particular applying to pedal …
UIN: HCWS183 I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2024-25 business plans for two of the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies: the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).Each agency’s business plans sets...
A Bill to require a person carrying out delivery services by motorcycle or moped to hold a full licence; to provide for penalties for an employer who employs a delivery rider who holds a provisional l
A Bill to make provision about licences issued to new drivers for the period of six months after the issuing of the licence, for the purpose of increasing safety for road users; and for connected purp
A Bill to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to provide that a specimen of blood may be subjected to a laboratory test without the permission of the person from whom it was taken; and for
UIN: HCWS350 In October 2023, this Government announced The Plan for Drivers, setting out 30 measures that improve the experience of driving through smoother journeys; stopping unfair enforcement; easier parking; cracking down on inconsiderate driving; and helping the...
UIN: HLWS346 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement.In October 2023, this Government announced The Plan for Drivers, setting out 30 measures that improve the experience of driving...
First Reading 15:31:00 A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, in particular applying to pedal cycles, electrically assisted pedal cycles …
Seeks views on whether we should change the timeframe for the first date a vehicle should be MOT tested and evidence and views on other changes to MOT testing.
A Bill to make provision about speeding offences on roads to which a 20mph limit applies; to make provision about the enforcement of moving traffic offences; to require 24 hour staffing of works on sp
UIN: HLWS53 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement.I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2023-24 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies: the D...
UIN: HCWS55 I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2023-24 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies: the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), and the Vehicle Certification Agen...
UIN: HCWS1100 I am pleased to announce that shortly following prorogation we will publish the the 2023-24 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies - the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency …
A Bill to require a person riding a bicycle on the public highway to wear a safety helmet; and for connected purposes.
UIN: HCWS712 The Government has announced that all plans for new smart motorways have been cancelled.This will mean that the 11 schemes already paused from the second Road Investment Strategy (2020-25) and the three earmarked for construction during the third …
What the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) must do to meet the challenges of this decade.
Seeks views on whether we should change the timeframe for the first date a vehicle should be MOT tested and evidence and views on other changes to MOT testing.
UIN: HCWS510 I have today published the draft statutory instrument “The Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) (Amendment) Regulations 2023” with an accompanying explanatory memorandum. A de minimis assessment has been drafted and will be available when a draft of the stat...
Seeks views on whether we should change the timeframe for the first date a vehicle should be MOT tested and evidence and views on other changes to MOT testing.
First Reading 11:48:00 A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, in particular applying to a pedal cycle, an electrically assisted …
UIN: HCWS154 I wish to inform the House that my Department has today published its response to the Government consultation on establishing a Road Collision Investigation Branch.This government is committed to improving road safety and reducing the number of people …
Seeks views on the creation of a dedicated body to investigate the causes of road traffic collisions.
UIN: HLWS31 I am pleased to announce the publication of the 2022-23 business plans for the Department for Transport’s Motoring Agencies - the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the Vehicle Certification …
In response to: Expanding the offence of using a hand-held mobile phone while driving to include non-conn…
UIN: HCWS528 Since becoming Transport Secretary, I have worked consistently to raise the bar on motorway safety and I am determined to make sure people using our motorways continue to benefit from one of the safest and best performing road …
UIN: HLWS516 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement:Since becoming Transport Secretary, I have worked consistently to raise the bar on motorway safety and I am determined to make …
Seeks views on the creation of a dedicated body to investigate the causes of road traffic collisions.
In response to: Review of The Highway Code to improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse rid…
First Reading 16:01:00 A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, in particular applying to a pedal cycle, an electrically assisted …
Seeks views on the creation of a dedicated body to investigate the causes of road traffic collisions.
UIN: HCWS270 I have on several occasions announced to this House the importance of road safety to me and my Department. After hearing the public’s concerns about smart motorway safety, I commissioned an evidence stocktake and set out recommendations to …
UIN: HLWS265 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement:I have on several occasions announced to this House the importance of road safety to me and my Department. After hearing …
UIN: HCWS931 The House will know that this Government takes the safety of our roads very seriously and has invested heavily in improvements to help prevent deaths and injuries. Great Britain has some of the safest roads in the world …
UIN: HLWS925 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement.The House will know that this Government takes the safety of our roads very seriously and has invested heavily in improvements …
UIN: HCWS886 Since becoming Secretary of State for Transport, I have shared the concerns of many regarding All Lane Running (ALR) motorways. Any question about safety on our road network must be taken with the upmost seriousness. Therefore, one of …
In response to: Improving new vehicle safety and environmental compliance plus passenger vehicle digital …
In response to: Improving new vehicle safety and environmental compliance plus passenger vehicle digital …
UIN: HCWS155 Following concerns about Smart Motorway safety, I asked my Department to review the evidence and, if needed, bring forward recommendations. Today I am publishing that work and taking the action necessary to ensure our roads are as safe …
UIN: HLWS150 My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Grant Shapps), has made the following Ministerial Statement.Following concerns about Smart Motorway safety, I asked my Department to review the evidence and, if needed, bring forward recomm...
A Bill to require children under 16 to wear a safety helmet when riding a bicycle on a public highway; and for connected purposes.
First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling, in particular applying to a pedal cycle, an electrically assisted …
First Reading 11:37:00 A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 to create criminal offences relating to dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling. The Bill was introduced by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering, read …
Road safety statement and two-year action plan, addressing road safety issues throughout the lifetime of roads users.
Statutory report into trailer safety.
Statutory report into trailer safety.
In response to: Motor insurance alternatives: removal of deposit and security options
A Bill to make provision creating a new offence of shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision creating a new offence of shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision creating a new offence of shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision creating a new offence of shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision creating a new offence of shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle. Originated in the Lords.
Second Reading 14:04:00 Daniel Zeichner (Cambridge) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am sure that many hon. Members have heard from taxi and private hire drivers about the issues the trade …
A Bill to make provision creating a new offence of shining or directing a laser beam towards a vehicle.
Seeking your views on an exemption from testing for vehicles older than 40 years and associated changes.
Proposal to make legislative changes to how vehicles are tested for roadworthiness, and to introduce testing for fast tractors.
First Reading 15:08:00 A Bill to make provision about the surrender, production or other delivery up of driving licences, or test certificates, in relation to certain offences; to make provision in relation to identifying persons in connection with fixed penalty …
Seeks views on proposals to increase penalty points and fixed penalty notice (FPN) levels for using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.
Proposal to make legislative changes to how vehicles are tested for roadworthiness, and to introduce testing for fast tractors.
Seeking your views on an exemption from testing for vehicles older than 40 years and associated changes.
Proposal to make legislative changes to how vehicles are tested for roadworthiness, and to introduce testing for fast tractors.
Seeking your views on an exemption from testing for vehicles older than 40 years and associated changes.
Seeks views on the strategic direction of the Department for Transport’s motoring services agencies over the life of this Parliament.
Seeks views on proposals to increase penalty points and fixed penalty notice (FPN) levels for using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.
Seeks views on proposals to increase penalty points and fixed penalty notice (FPN) levels for using a hand-held mobile phone whilst driving.
Seeks views on the strategic direction of the Department for Transport’s motoring services agencies over the life of this Parliament.
Seeks views on the strategic direction of the Department for Transport’s motoring services agencies over the life of this Parliament.
A Bill to increase the maximum penalty for causing death by driving whilst disqualified to fourteen years and an unlimited fine.
A Bill to make provision for a graduated driving licence scheme; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to require drivers to undertake an eye test when renewing a driving licence; to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; t
A Bill to make provision to reduce the permitted blood alcohol level for drivers from 80 mg per 100 ml of blood to 50 mg; to empower the police to suspend an individual’s driving licence pending asses
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision for a ban on smoking in private vehicles where there are children present; and for connected purposes
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to make provision requiring the fitting of equipment to heavy goods vehicles to eliminate driver blind spots; to make other provisions relating to the safety o