Motorists in South Wales could be the first to lose their licences if they are found to have poor eyesight. Police in the area will introduce random checks and ask motorists to read the number plate of a vehicle 20m away. Should they be unable to do this, their licence can be revoked within hours. […]

The DVLA has issued a harsh warning to all drivers in the UK to ensure that their driving licences are kept up to date and renewed as and when is needed. The standard-issue photo-card licence, which has been common practice for over 15 years now, is currently in possession by over 30 million drivers across […]

Not renewing your driver’s licence or informing the DVLA of any changes can be very costly. Drivers can face fines of up to £1000 if they fail to update their licence. Most photo card licences are usually valid for 10 years and there is a legal requirement for drivers to renew their licence and their […]

Secret agent 007 went undercover to obtain his driving licence in America. He might have a licence to kill but he didn’t have a licence to drive there legally. After him and his family moved to Manhattan, New York he was required to take driving lessons to obtain a legal motorist’s licence. Everybody, no matter […]

Fred England took to the Seafront in Great Yarmouth at just 18, transporting passengers on his horse-drawn carriage alongside his grandfather, parents and siblings. 25 years later Mr England still carries passengers but he now has a hurdle in the way. Great Yarmouth Borough Council told him that to renew his licence he now needs […]

From January 2013 new rules for lorry and bus licence holders will come into place. Licences issued from 19th January 2013 onwards will be valid for a period of 5 years. For drivers under 45 years of age, every five years when you renew the licence you will be required to sign a declaration to […]

When Darren Boliver punched his so called friend Martin Williams, it had devastating consequences. Martin Williams who was thought to have stolen £600 from Mr Boliver, suffered blurred vision which has led to him losing his driving licence and a broken vertebrae which could result in him having to move from his third floor home. […]

It is exciting stuff receiving your provisional licence in the post and I am sure most people rip of the photo card and pop it in their purse or wallet. Worryingly though, people don’t appear to realise that the paper that the photo card comes on is actually the second part of your licence also […]

Downing Street has disclosed that the union flag will sit alongside the European flag on British driving licences. The new licences are hoped to be phased in from 2015. Other countries have symbols, for instance Belgians have a bear on their licence. It is thought that the British people will welcome the change with a […]

Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes has been charged by Los Angeles prosecutors for driving under the influence. Authorities say that two months ago she was involved in a minor prang with a sheriff’s patrol car. At the time she refused to give a sample to determine whether she was under the influence of drink of drugs. […]