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DVLA

British

abbreviation

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

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"I did all the checks that were recommended by the DVLA," he told BBC Radio 4's You and Yours.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

Horizon Parking said it originally wrote to Mr Lynn, to the address provided by the DVLA, on 25 March 2024, then sent reminder letters on 24 April and 24 May last year.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2025

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

From BBC • Feb. 2, 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

Car park operators need to be members of either the BPA or IPC in order to obtain drivers' details from the DVLA, and therefore issue PCNs by post.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

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