The proposed measures include a lower drink-driving limit in England and Wales and a minimum of six months in between theory and practical tests.

Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.

The government is considering compulsory eye tests for motorists over 70 in a shake-up of driving laws in England and Wales, it has been reported. Plans to reduce the drink-driving limit are also ...

Learner drivers across the UK have been warned that their test could be cancelled before it even begins. If you are learning to drive, you may want to conduct an eyesight test well before you sit your ...

Drivers could face up to £1,000 fines and potential prosecution if they fail to report notifiable medical conditions or disabilities to the DVLA ...

Motorists could be hit with £1,000 fines ...

In total, 96 people were prosecuted for either impersonating someone in an exam or trying to cheat. A court heard in June 2025 that a man had impersonated other learner drivers as many as 12 times at ...