This consultation seeks views on delivering the commitment to end the sale of new cars powered solely by internal combustion engines by 2030 and supporting the UK’s transition to zero emissions vehicles. The consultation is split into two parts.
18/12/2024 Transport Strategy - Transport for the South East DfT
You can view the full draft Transport Strategy using the link at the bottom of this page, along with a summary document, to assist you when responding to this survey. You can also view a web accessible version of the draft Transport Strategy online.
16//12/24 Implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) DfT
Seeks views on the government’s proposed approach to implement the globally agreed international aviation carbon offsetting scheme (CORSIA) in the UK.
06/12/2024 PAC Progress with the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy
"The UK’s domestic transport sector was responsible for almost 30% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023. To combat this, the government has a manifesto commitment to end the sale of new combustion-only (petrol or diesel) vehicles by 2030. To support this transition, an estimated 300,000 electric vehicle (EV) public charging points will need to be installed in the same time frame.
The National Audit Office (NAO) recently launched an investigation into how successful the government has been in identifying and mitigating the challenges likely to impede a successful rollout of charging infrastructure. It will also be examining if the Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to achieve value for money in the rollout.
In 2021, the Committee reported on the challenges likely to prevent the government from reaching its target of phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035. The Committee did not believe that the government had a sufficient strategy to ensure all EV owners would have easy access to charging points, particularly those without access to off-street parking. Following the Committee’s report, the Department for Transport released its UK electric vehicle infrastructure strategy which outlined its strategy to address this issue.
Based on the NAO’s work, the Committee will take evidence from senior officials from the Department for Transport, with likely focuses including:
if the Department has a strategy to address the geographical disparities in the availability of EV charging points;
if sufficient funds are available to support local authorities to install public charging stations and;
the accessibility of public charging infrastructure.
Please note the Committee is unable to help with individual cases.
Please look at the requirements for written evidence submissions and note that the Committee cannot accept material as evidence that is published elsewhere.
The deadline date for submitting evidence will be updated on this page once confirmed."
Consultations which closed in December 2024
31/12/2024 DfT Remote delivery of dangerous goods driver training extension: authorisation 1013
Allows the theory and individual practical elements of dangerous goods driver training to be delivered remotely under authorisation 1013.
15/12/2024 DVLA Consultation on a proposal to allow bus and lorry drivers with diabetes to use glucose monitoring systems
The law currently restricts bus and lorry (Group 2) drivers to monitor their blood glucose levels via a blood capillary or ‘finger prick’ test for the purpose of driving. This consultation invites your views on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) proposal to change the law to allow bus and lorry drivers to use glucose monitoring systems to manage and monitor their diabetes for driving.
16/12/2024 CONSULTATION ON ENDING PAN-REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP CORE FUNDING
At Autumn Budget on 30 October 2024, the government announced that it will consult on ending core funding for Pan-Regional Partnerships (PRPs) after this financial year. To take part in the consultation, please read the guidance and respond to the questions as set out in the Form below.
Announcements, November 2024
24/12/2024 DfT Increasing the weight limit for fuel tankers
Seeking views on a proposal to temporarily increase the weight of fuel tankers.
24/12/2024 DfT Industry encouraged to shape UK transition to zero emission vehicles
Seeking views on how to restore the 2030 phase out date for new purely petrol and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emission vehicles a success.
23/12/2024 DfT Marking of non-UN cylinders: temporary exemption
Temporary exemption concerning the marking of non-UN cylinders carrying UN 1001 acetylene (dissolved) and UN 3374 acetylene (solvent free), valid until 1 January 2027.
20/12/2024 DfT Improve your skills with the new Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles
The latest edition of the Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles has been launched; a valuable resource for every heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver, learner and trainer. It’s a great resource for both your experienced and new drivers as part of their continual professional development.
20/12/2024 DfT Tachograph retrofitting for goods journeys crossing and recrossing the UK / Ireland border
To meet international obligations, any HGV installed with an analogue or digital tachograph and used on international transport journeys between the UK and EU must be fitted with a smart tachograph 2 by 31 December 2024.
19/12/2024 DfT RTFO compliance
How to comply with the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO).
19/12/2024 DfT Transport energy and environment statistics information Guide to transport energy and environment statistics, source documents, accompanying notes, definitions and supporting technical documents.
19/12/2024 DfT Road safety statistics: data tables
Detailed statistics about reported personal injury road collisions for Great Britain, vehicles and casualties involved.
19/12/2024 DfT Transport energy and environment: data tables (ENV)
Data about fuel consumption and emissions for different transport modes.
19/12/2024 DfT Vehicles (TSGB09)
Data about vehicle and driver licensing, roadworthiness testing, car ownership and low emission vehicles, produced by the Department for Transport.
19/12/2024 DfT Roads and traffic (TSGB07)
Data about road traffic, lengths, vehicle speed compliance and travel times, produced by the Department for Transport.
19/12/2024 DfT Freight (TSGB04)
Data about domestic and international freight transport, produced by the Department for Transport.
19/12/2024 DfT Transport Statistics Great Britain information
Guide to Transport Statistics in Great Britain, source documents, accompanying notes and definitions and supporting technical documents.
17/12/2024 DfT Rules for vehicle operators and drivers carrying out international journeys
The Department for Transport will be making legislative changes, at the earliest opportunity, to ensure the drivers’ hours rules meet international obligations. Ahead of these changes, the Department and DVSA are clarifying the rules around international journeys for HGVs and PSVs.
17/12/2024 DfESNZ Hydrogen strategy update to the market: December 2024
An update on the UK hydrogen strategy and policy progress.
17/12/2024 DfT Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the assimilated (EU retained) drivers’ hours rules: Port of Anglesey closure
Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of rules for drivers of vehicles affected by the closure of the Port of Anglesey.
16/12/2024 HMRC Safety and security requirements on imports and exports
Find out about safety and security requirements that apply to goods entering and exiting the UK.
13/12/2024 DfESNZ Clean Power 2030 Action Plan
This action plan sets out a pathway to a clean power system by 2030.
12/12/2024 DfT Transport and environment statistics: 2024
Environmental impacts of transport, including greenhouse gases and air pollutants emitted from different transport modes for the United Kingdom
11/12/2024 DfT Maritime and shipping statistics
Data and statistics about ports, shipping, sea passengers, waterborne freight and seafarers.
10/12/2024 TC Improvements in our service for Transport Managers
The Office of the Traffic Commissioner is seeking to modernise by implementing a digital by default process for most of its services.
10/12/2024 DfT Domestic road freight activity (RFS01)
Data about road freight domestic activity, produced by the Department for Transport. These statistics are accredited official statistics.
09/12/2024 DfT HGV drivers vacancies (RFS03)
Data about heavy goods vehicle driver vacancies, produced by the Department for Transport. These statistics are badged as official statistics.
09/12/2024 DfT Registering historic, classic, rebuilt vehicles and vehicles converted to electric: call for evidence
Added response summary report.
09/12/2024 DVSA How vehicle defects are categorised in roadside checks and vehicle tests
How vehicle defects found during roadside inspections or vehicle tests are categorised and what action will be taken when they’re found.
09/12/2024 DVSA Securing loads on HGVs and goods vehicles
How to make sure goods and other items are loaded, secured and unloaded safely from HGVs, trailers, vans and cars.
06/12/2024 DVSA How to record Driver CPC periodic training
What you need to do to register and then record Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training your training centre provides.
05/12/2024 DVSA Keeping commercial vehicles safe to drive (roadworthy)
How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.
05/12/2024 DFT Road traffic statistics
Data and statistics about the vehicle miles travelled by vehicle type, road category and region.
05/12/2024 DFT Provisional road traffic estimates, Great Britain: October 2023 to September 2024
Provisional estimates for road traffic in Great Britain for the year ending September 2024, by vehicle type and road class.
05/12/2024 DFT Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads: October 2023 to September 2024
Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by Highways England), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads for the year ending September 2024.
03/12/2024 DVSA Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) reforms come into effect today
"Reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) have come into effect today (Tuesday 3 December). Changes include:
• Introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK.
• Allowing training courses to be done in blocks of 3.5 hours, rather than the previous 7 hours, to allow greater flexibility.
• Decoupling e-learning from trainer led courses."
02/12/2024 DVSA DVSA opening hours: Christmas and New Year
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will be closed at times during Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025.
