Driver testing, training, examining and licensing: Implementing new European Union requirements (Directive 2006/126/EC – the third Directive on driving licences). Consultation document

The consultation contains details of how the UK Department for Transport and related Agences (the Driving Standards Agency and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) intend to implement the requirements of the Third Driving Licence Directive (2006/126/EC) into national law. The proposals are divided into 4 sections covering (a) Changes affecting training and testing for riders of mopeds and motorcycles, (b) Changes affecting training and testing for drivers of cars and light vans, (c) Changes affecting Driving Examiners and (d) Changes affecting driving licence administration.

To access this consultation document, which was published on 11 November 2009, please click on the Source Url, select the heading 'Open consultations' and scroll down to the required title. Following the deadline date of 5 February 2010, it will be moved to the section headed 'Closed consultations'.

United Kingdom: Driving Standards Agency: Press Release, 29.3.10: New safety requirements for motorcyclists and lorry and bus drivers http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/pressoffice/pressreleases/archive2010/29032010.aspx

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