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Controversial fast-track Single Justice Procedure needs reforming, admits Cabinet minister

An Evening Standard investigation has revealed a shocking list of cases handled by the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

Single Justice Procedure: Magistrates demand changes to controversial fast-track courts

Magistrates across the country want change to the Single Justice Procedure, but the government says it has ‘no plans’ for change

Evening Standard

After 40 years driving, DVLA now says my mother never passed a test

When she renewed her licence at 70, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency sent her one for a moped instead of a car

The Guardian - UK

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UK government seeks to limit low-traffic schemes as part of its ‘plan for drivers’

Exclusive: The Department for Transport has already cut funding but now seeks to block councils’ ability to fine drivers

The Guardian - UK

Who will miss the manual car when it’s gone? Only the very smuggest drivers

We’re falling out of love with manual cars, says the DVLA. What will driving ‘enthusiasts’ have left to feel superior about now? asks Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Pressure mounts for rethink on ‘fast track’ justice after more outcry over cases

Pressure grows to change controversial single justice procedure as Standard reveals more worrying cases

Evening Standard

Car cloning: innocent UK motorists get fines as scams accelerate

If a criminal breaks the law in a car with the same number plates as yours, you could be treated as liable

The Guardian - UK

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Tory politicians call for review of fast-track justice system 'against British values' after pensioner convicted over bill

Politicians wrote to Justice Secretary Alex Chalk urging him to review the Single Justice Procedure

Evening Standard

Call for mandatory eye tests as number of drivers aged 90-plus doubles

A record 153,000 Britons aged 90 or above held a full licence in November, PA news agency analysis found.

Evening Standard

Drivers handed nearly 36,000 parking tickets a day by private firms

More than 3.3 million tickets were handed out between July and September

Evening Standard

Police to be able to run face recognition searches on 50m driving licence holders

Exclusive: Privacy campaigners say clause in new criminal justice bill will put all UK drivers on ‘permanent police lineup’

The Guardian - UK

Where’s the justice? Heart-rending letters from vulnerable are ignored under 'broken' court system

Standard investigation reveals appeals from the vulnerable and elderly not routinely looked at by prosecutors under controversial single justice procedure

Evening Standard

Range Rover drivers struggling to insure cars in crime-hit London as premiums soar

Range Rovers are now Britain’s most stolen vehicle and drivers are struggling to get affordable insurance

The Independent UK

Car tax mix-up led to us being stranded at the roadside

Our rescue service refused to help us with a flat tyre after it discovered that our vehicle excise duty had expired

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The Independent UK

Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities

The Cabinet minister announced the Government will review its powers to prevent ‘overzealous use of traffic management measures’.

The Independent UK

Councils’ use of DVLA records flagged in ‘misuse of 15-minute cities’ crackdown

Transport Secretary Mark Harper made his comments from the main stage of the Tory party conference in Manchester.

The Guardian - UK

Technical error at DVLA adds £7.50 and weeks’ delay for driving licence renewal

Drivers have to use more costly post office or postal options because of online identity verification problem

The Independent UK

Parking tickets from private firms up 29% in a year

Figures show a record 11.1 million tickets were handed out in the 12 months to the end of March.

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The Guardian - UK

DVLA’s ‘temporary glitch’ means a 54% surcharge to renew my licence

I can’t do it online because of a year-long technical problem

Evening Standard

New Single Justice Procedure questions as woman given £300 bill in car insurance mix-up

A woman has been handed a legal bill of more than £300 for not paying for car insurance despite telling the court she had paid her bill in full, amid fresh concerns about magistrates handing out speedy convictions behind-closed-doors.

Evening Standard

Fresh criticism of Single Justice Procedure: ‘Fast-track hearing made our lives hell’

A woman and her brother were pushed to “breaking point” as their mother was fined for her vehicle as her health declined

Daily Record

DVLA warning to drivers to inform of health conditions as complaints rise

Drivers need to notify the licensing authority of any health issues that may impact their ability to drive.

Bristol Post

Car parking prices in West Country city to be based on pollution levels of vehicle

The council estimates it will make £225k a year from the increased charges

Daily Mirror

Banned number plates unveiled - fresh list of car regs that are too cheeky for the road

Warning: explicit language ahead. A new list of banned number plates has now been unveiled by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), with many registrations deemed just too rude for the road

Daily Record

DVLA unveils all 'offensive' number plates that will be banned from September

The plates have been identified as being 'too offensive' for the roads.

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