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DVLA

British  

abbreviation

  1. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Drivers can refer themselves for an older driving assessment by Driving Mobility at a cost, but referrals from the DVLA, police or NHS are free.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

He also repeatedly failed to declare his sight deficit on multiple licence applications to the DVLA.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

"The police advised that the quickest way to get rid of a number plate would be to purchase a private number plate and then report it to the DVLA, which we did," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

One of the firms found selling plates without checking documentation was Wiltshire-based SLS UK Holdings Ltd, which stated it was "DVLA registered" and sold "road legal" number plates.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Car park operators need to be a member of an ATA in order to buy drivers' names and addresses from the DVLA, and therefore be able to send them fines.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

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