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Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK @[email protected] · 2026-05-21 · 22:46 UTC

I thought #DVSA were requiring photos of #vehicle being presented for test? Would also be relatively easy to add #GNSS receiver to #MOT testing kit and/or the device used to take the photos - this, alongside time analysis of the requests sent to the testing system should make it easier to authenticate legitimate vehicle tests..

(This relates to Great Britain's compulsory vehicle inspection regime, which is mostly carried out by approved independent #garages )

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5293e2z7go

#dvsa #vehicle #gnss #mot #garages

Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK @[email protected] · 2026-05-21 · 22:46 UTC

I thought #DVSA were requiring photos of #vehicle being presented for test? Would also be relatively easy to add #GNSS receiver to #MOT testing kit and/or the device used to take the photos - this, alongside time analysis of the requests sent to the testing system should make it easier to authenticate legitimate vehicle tests..

(This relates to Great Britain's compulsory vehicle inspection regime, which is mostly carried out by approved independent #garages )

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5293e2z7go

#dvsa #vehicle #gnss #mot #garages

Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK @[email protected] · 2026-05-21 · 22:46 UTC

I thought #DVSA were requiring photos of #vehicle being presented for test? Would also be relatively easy to add #GNSS receiver to #MOT testing kit and/or the device used to take the photos - this, alongside time analysis of the requests sent to the testing system should make it easier to authenticate legitimate vehicle tests..

(This relates to Great Britain's compulsory vehicle inspection regime, which is mostly carried out by approved independent #garages )

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5293e2z7go

#dvsa #vehicle #gnss #mot #garages

Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK @[email protected] · 2026-05-21 · 22:46 UTC

I thought #DVSA were requiring photos of #vehicle being presented for test? Would also be relatively easy to add #GNSS receiver to #MOT testing kit and/or the device used to take the photos - this, alongside time analysis of the requests sent to the testing system should make it easier to authenticate legitimate vehicle tests..

(This relates to Great Britain's compulsory vehicle inspection regime, which is mostly carried out by approved independent #garages )

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5293e2z7go

#garages #mot #gnss #vehicle #dvsa

Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK @[email protected] · 2026-05-21 · 22:46 UTC

I thought #DVSA were requiring photos of #vehicle being presented for test? Would also be relatively easy to add #GNSS receiver to #MOT testing kit and/or the device used to take the photos - this, alongside time analysis of the requests sent to the testing system should make it easier to authenticate legitimate vehicle tests..

(This relates to Great Britain's compulsory vehicle inspection regime, which is mostly carried out by approved independent #garages )

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5293e2z7go

#dvsa #vehicle #gnss #mot #garages

Editor @[email protected] · 2026-04-25 · 09:18 UTC

SWANSEA: Trading Standards secures conviction against company issuing fraudulent HGV medical certificates

A director whose company issued fraudulent medical certificates as part of HGV licence applications has been convicted following a years-long investigation by Swansea Council Trading Standards.

Andrew Eburne, 51, of Hill Rise, Burbage, Hinckley, was found guilty of operating a fraudulent business through his company Doctors on Wheels Ltd, which provided D4 medical certificates — a legal requirement for anyone applying for an HGV licence.

The investigation was triggered by concerns raised by the DVLA, which had spotted anomalies in certificates being submitted as part of HGV licence applications. Swansea Council Trading Standards worked alongside investigators from across the UK to build the case.

A D4 medical certificate confirms that a driver is physically and mentally fit to operate a heavy goods vehicle. It must be completed by a qualified medical professional — typically a GP or occupational health doctor — and covers eyesight, blood pressure, neurological conditions and a range of other health factors relevant to driving large vehicles safely.

HGV drivers are required to hold a valid D4 certificate when applying for a Group 2 licence, which covers lorries, buses and other large vehicles. The certificates must be renewed periodically as drivers age, with more frequent renewals required for older drivers.

Fraudulent certificates raise serious road safety concerns. An HGV driver who is unfit to drive but holds a falsely obtained licence poses a significant risk to other road users. The weight and size of heavy goods vehicles means that accidents involving them can have catastrophic consequences.

The fraudulent certificates raised the prospect of unfit drivers obtaining HGV licences, with potential consequences for road safety.

Rhys Harries, Swansea Council Trading Standards Team Leader, said the outcome demonstrated the value of close working between agencies. “We were able to show in court that D4 medical certificates were submitted to the DVLA with the intention of them being issued as part of a HGV licence application,” he said.

“Fortunately, due to the expertise shown by the DVLA in spotting these anomalies, along with our own investigation, we prevented this becoming a much more serious issue.”

Harries added that the case underlined the importance of ensuring medical certificates are properly completed by qualified professionals to help keep roads safe.

The DVLA is based in Swansea and is one of the city’s largest employers, responsible for maintaining records on more than 50 million drivers and 40 million vehicles across the UK. The agency’s role in spotting the anomalies that triggered the investigation was described by Trading Standards as central to the successful prosecution.

Anyone with concerns about a business operating unfairly or unlawfully can report it to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133.

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Ireland @[email protected] · 2026-04-05 · 18:55 UTC

https://www.europesays.com/ie/421776/ Drivers risk £300 fine for little-known DVSA rule #Business #CarWeight #DrivingFine #DrivingLaws #DrivingRules #DVSA #DvsaFine #DvsaLaw #DvsaRule #Éire #IE #Ireland #MotoringFines #OverloadedCars #OverweightCars

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France | République française @[email protected] · 2026-02-07 · 01:19 UTC

https://www.europesays.com/fr/716946/ les voitures les plus recalées au Royaume-Uni #AchatVoitureD'occasion #Actualités #ContrôleTechnique2025 #DVSA #EU #europe #MercedesBenzEQC #News #RoyaumeUni #RoyaumeUniDeGrandeBretagneEtD'IrlandeDuNord #TauxD'échec #TeslaModel3 #TeslaModelY #UK #UnitedKingdom #UnitedKingdomOfGreatBritainAndNorthernIreland #Véhiculesélectriques #VoituresRecalées

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Editor @[email protected] · 2026-01-07 · 14:02 UTC

Revealed: The 10 road signs learner drivers are most likely to be quizzed on

Researchers used the DVSA’s Safe Driving for Life e‑learning platform to run thousands of mock tests, analysing which questions came up most frequently. The results show a clear pattern of signs that learners are repeatedly asked to identify.

Below are the 10 most‑asked road signs — with answers moved further down the page to keep the challenge real.

1.

A red triangle with a bicycle symbol.
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Appeared in 11.9% of mock tests.

2.

A blue rectangular sign showing a bicycle with a vertical line to its right.
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Appeared in 7.2% of tests.

3.

A blue circular sign showing a bicycle and two pedestrians holding hands. Scroll down for the answer. Appeared in 7.2% of tests.

4.

A blue circular sign showing a number with a red diagonal line through it.
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Appeared in 6.5% of tests.

5.

A white rectangular sign with a crossed‑out circular symbol and the words “Zone Ends.”
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Appeared in 5.7% of tests.

6.

An octagonal red sign covered in snow.
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Appeared in 5.1% of tests.

7.

A red triangular sign showing a car falling from a ledge into water.
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Appeared in 5% of tests.

8.

A blue rectangular sign with a “P” and a car on a platform.
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Appeared in 4.9% of tests.

9.

A red triangular sign showing a pedestrian between dashed lines.
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Appeared in 4.8% of tests.

10.

A red circular sign showing a motorbike above a car.
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Appeared in 4.8% of tests.

Why these signs matter

Mattijs Wijnmalen, CEO of Vignetteswitzerland.com, said:

“Across the 3,000 mock tests we ran, we found that users were significantly more likely to be asked about certain road signs than others. For example, users were asked to correctly identify the ‘cycle route ahead’ sign nearly twice as often as any other question.”

He added that while learners should know all road signs, these ten are well worth revising before sitting the real test.

Answers: Most‑asked road signs

1. Cycle route ahead
– Warns road users that there is a cycle route crossing or joining the road ahead.

2. With‑flow cycle lane
– Notifies road users of a dedicated cycle lane that goes in the same direction as the traffic.

3. Route for pedestrians and cyclists
– Notifies road users of a shared path for both pedestrians and cyclists.

4. End of minimum speed
– Notifies road users that the mandatory minimum speed limit shown has ended.

5. End of controlled parking zone
– Notifies road users that specific parking restrictions, such as permits or pay and display, no longer apply beyond this point.

6. Stop
– Tells road users to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

7. Quayside or river bank
– Warns road users of a sharp edge where the road meets water ahead.

8. Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway
– Notifies road users that in this area vehicles are permitted to park fully on the pavement or verge.

9. Zebra crossing ahead
– Warns road users of a zebra crossing ahead.

10. No motor vehicles
– Motor vehicles, including cars and motorbikes, are not allowed beyond this point.

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