DVLA
Government & Politics abbreviation · UK Government
| Stands for | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
DVLA stands for Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, a UK government abbreviation also used in transportation.
UK agency that issues driving licences, registers vehicles, collects vehicle excise duty (road tax) and keeps records of drivers and vehicles in Great Britain. It is based in Swansea and is an executive agency of the Department for Transport.
Example: Notify the DVLA within days when you sell your car so the new keeper is recorded.
Usage notes
It began in 1965 as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Centre and took its current name in 1990. The V5C logbook it issues proves who is the registered keeper of a vehicle, not legal ownership. Drivers must tell the DVLA about medical conditions that could affect driving. Northern Ireland has a separate licensing agency.
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