Month: October 2014

Drivers set to save £150 million over the next ten years as driving licence fees fall

Drivers will save up to £150 million over the next ten years as the cost of getting a driving licence is slashed, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today. Driving licence fees will fall by up to 32% as part of the government’s commitment to deliver savings to […]

ADLV Working With DVLA on New Real-Time Driving Licence Data Verification System For Fleets

The recently launched ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification) www.adlv.co.uk as chaired by Licence Bureau’s Malcolm Maycock has announced that it is now working closely with the DVLA on a new digital service for fleet customers to check driving licence data in real-time. Subject to licence holder consent, the new secure digital web services technology […]

Employers urged: take action to help tackle pedestrian and cyclist casualties

Brake, the road safety charity, is issuing an appeal to employers to play their part in preventing devastating casualties among pedestrians and cyclists. Newly-released government figures show 6 people are killed and 157 seriously injured every week while walking or cycling. At least 24% of road deaths and serious injuries involve a vehicle being driven […]

Does your grey fleet include foreign registered vehicles – Are you sure?

Government crackdown on illegal foreign registered vehicles. Foreign-registered vehicles on Britain’s roads illegally will be seized by police under plans unveiled today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the police are joining forces to identify and take action against foreign motorists who drive […]

New scheme helps employers avoid risk of fine for employing an illegal worker

Licence Bureau has launched a Right to Work validation solution to help employers avoid the risk of £20k fines for employing illegal workers. Particularly aimed at fleets, the new scheme will be available online through its Compliance Managed Services web tool and is relevant to UK companies who work in sectors where migrant workers drive […]