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Man convicted in fast-track UK court for not paying car tax while stuck in war-torn Ukraine

Mitigation letters containing important information are still going unread by prosecutors in the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

Pensioner, 93, with dementia convicted in fast-track SJP courts for not having car insurance

The pensioner received a criminal conviction despite the details in her letter

Evening Standard

Private prosecution shake-up announced by ministers after Post Office and 'fast-track justice' scandals

A two-month consultation will look at a shopping list of proposals aimed at restoring public faith in criminal justice

Evening Standard

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DVLA bans more than 140,000 drivers from UK roads – worst areas revealed

Northern regions home to the worst drivers in 2025, figures show

The Independent UK

Motorist fined nearly £40,000 for forgetting to tax his car with the DVLA

A magistrate handed out the staggering five-figure fine in a court hearing which was conducted in private

Evening Standard

‘Humphrey' government AI assistant looks to slash UK public sector red tape

Humphrey will help unlock new efficiencies across government departments, including the NHS, HMRC and DVLA.

TechRadar

Police want access to driving licence database to catch more Far-Right Southport rioters by facial recognition

Violent disorder erupted in towns and cities in the UK last summer after the Southport stabbings

Evening Standard

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UK Government to announce change to driving licences to make ‘people’s lives easier’

THE UK Government is set to announce plans for digital UK driving licences next week, according to reports...

The National (Scotland)

UK Drivers Need To File Car Tax Ahead Of Fiscal Year Even If 'They Pay Nothing' Or Be Fined £2,500

DVLA has issued an urgent reminder about car tax, emphasising that all drivers must renew their tax on time, even if their vehicle is exempt from payment.

International Business Times UK

5 New Laws UK Drivers Should Know About and 1 Reason Why Your License May Be Revoked

In 2025, UK drivers will face five new laws, including higher EV taxes, stricter HGV regulations, and increased BiK.

International Business Times UK

Drivers urged to report elderly relatives to DVLA 'in confidence'

Age UK are assuring motorists that they can report their relatives “in confidence” to the DVLA, if they have concerns about their safety behind…

The National (Scotland)

Concerns over the fitness of elderly drivers

Letters: The DVLA must have a more robust process of assessments, says one reader, while octogenarian Judi Fendley says she would be happy to undergo and pay for tests

The Guardian - UK

Royal Navy Marine handed fast-track conviction over unpaid car bill after Afghan war trauma

The Royal Marine’s parents wrote in about his tragic circumstances but it did not stop the prosecution

Evening Standard

Dying man prosecuted in fast-track court over lapsed van insurance

The case was dealt with in the Single Justice Procedure, a secretive fast-track courts system which the government is under pressure to reform

Evening Standard

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Pensioner convicted in fast-track courts over £20 tax bill after wife died from cancer

The pensioner was ordered by a court to pay the £85 cost of taking his case to court

Evening Standard

Justice in crisis: My baby died - then I was convicted over lapsed car insurance

Broken and lost after her three-month-old daughter died from pneumonia, Jenny Beasley forgot to renew a policy - and found herself prosecuted as a criminal under the controversial Single Justice Procedure, Tristan Kirk reports

Evening Standard

My justice nightmare: Grieving mother's fast-track court ordeal revealed in Standard and ITV probe

A panel of expert barristers has found nearly three quarters of the SJP prosecutions they assessed were not in the public interest

The Guardian - UK

Upcycling a black cab or bin lorry: growing industry converts old vehicles to electric

Entrepreneurs are replacing petrol and diesel engines on buses, boats and even planes – and say the impact is not only environmental

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Evening Standard

OPINION - Car theft is terrible for Britain — and we're determined to do something about it

Greater Londoners suffered from 18,624 vehicle thefts last year. That’s a third of the national total — 64,087 — according to the DVLA, which is a five per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

The Guardian - UK

Ulez scrappage scheme snarl-ups leave motorists facing crunch

Processing delays and baffling rejections are causing real hardship for car owners trying to be Ulez-compliant

Evening Standard

Controversial fast-track Single Justice Procedure needs reforming, admits Cabinet minister

An Evening Standard investigation has revealed a shocking list of cases handled by the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

Single Justice Procedure: Magistrates demand changes to controversial fast-track courts

Magistrates across the country want change to the Single Justice Procedure, but the government says it has ‘no plans’ for change

The Guardian - UK

After 40 years driving, DVLA now says my mother never passed a test

When she renewed her licence at 70, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency sent her one for a moped instead of a car

The Guardian - UK

UK government seeks to limit low-traffic schemes as part of its ‘plan for drivers’

Exclusive: The Department for Transport has already cut funding but now seeks to block councils’ ability to fine drivers

The Guardian - UK

Who will miss the manual car when it’s gone? Only the very smuggest drivers

We’re falling out of love with manual cars, says the DVLA. What will driving ‘enthusiasts’ have left to feel superior about now? asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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