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DVLA

British

abbreviation

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

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"I have since learned that this was an error and I have raised this matter with the DVLA."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Police said 25 vehicles were stopped, with 91 untaxed vehicles identified by the DVLA, alongside a string of other motoring offences.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Under the proposals, operators that breach the code may stop being able to get drivers' details from the DVLA.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

That includes plates bought directly from the DVLA, as well as those that change hands privately.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2025

Data from DVLA, analysed by the Liberal Democrats, shows that out of the 5.8m cars registered in 10 counties near London, 1.6m are not Ulez compliant.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2023

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