Road traffic offences and licensing FAQs

The FAQ includes the following issues:

• Road traffic and driving offences covering drink driving, the use of hand-held mobile devices, speed awareness courses, fines and insurance.
• Driving and licencing covering satnavs and HGVs, driving with medical conditions, graduated driving licences, driving in the EU and covid-19 related driving test delays.

There are some statutory public bodies that can provide further information:

• Highways England

• Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

• Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

• Vehicle Certification Agency

Please note that nothing in this paper should be considered as constituting legal advice. It is not intended to address the specific circumstances of a particular individual. A suitably qualified professional should be consulted if specific advice or information is required.

You may also be interested in the Roads and Traffic Regulations FAQs briefing, which provides answers to various questions about roads and traffic regulations.