DVSA

The British company has been fined £10,000 for selling helmets that 'catastrophically failed' safety tests

A public consultation has been organised by the UK government considering potential changes to MOT procedures and regulations.

The first meeting of the DVSA Motorcycle Strategy Group has taken place, including discussions on its functionality as well as motorcycle licencing.

A new motorcycle strategy group to be managed by the Department for Transport and the DVSA has gained the support of the National Motorcyclists Council.

DVSA strikes over December and January will mean a number of motorcycle exams will be cancelled and rearranged over the next couple of months.

A record breaking number of motorcycle tests were taken at UK test centres between 2021 and 2022, but women remain firmly in the minority.

Almost 300 examiners were banned from performing MOTs in 2021/22, with over 1,000 fraudulent tests discovered by the DVSA.

DVSA announces plans to release restrictions on towing trailers and caravans, meaning anyone with a car licence can tow whatever they want with no training.

Starting on the 6th of September there will be more theory test centres in the UK & Northern Ireland, and next week a new booking system will be launched.

The new portal gives new and existing motorcycle riders essential safety advice and advanced riding tips

The Welsh government has confirmed dates for CBT centres and motorcycle testing and training schools to reopen

The DVSA is having a consultation on changing the A2 motorcycle test to allow smaller and lighter bikes to be used

The DVSA has confirmed that all motorcycle testing and training is to be suspended due to COVID-19 lockdown

The government has called for the public's view on changing the highway code for vulnerable road users – but not motorcyclists

The DVSA has announced the launch of Ridefree – a free online training resource for those looking to take their CBT course

Theory tests and motorcycle training will resume on 22 July, with tests beginning on 3 August

The new measures have been put into place to help stem the spread of COVID-19 while allowing the resumption of testing and training

With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to ease in England, the government has announced its plan to ensure vehicles are roadworthy

Motorcycle training and testing can begin again on 4th July, with Mod 1 and 2 beginning on the 13th July

The government and DVSA is to consult on a new ruling which could overhaul the existing A2 motorcycle licence testing guidelines

The DVSA has confirmed that CBT can still be carried out during the COVID-19 lockdown albeit through specific test centres

The temporary exemption is to help frontline workers to get to work, and the public to get essential food and medicine

The governments Road Safety statement sets out 74 points to improve road safety for all UK road users, but do the motorcycle points go far enough

The DVSA are launching a series of videos that are aimed at increasing a new driver’s awareness of motorcyclists – although they aren’t included in the theory test!