Department for Transport Alert Sample


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Information between 15th August 2025 - 25th August 2025

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Petitions

Fund a special national railcard for social workers

Petition Open - 40 Signatures

Sign this petition 18 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

We urge the Government to fund a special national railcard for social workers to provide discounted rail travel. We believe it could mirror existing railcards for young people, veterans and seniors. We believe it could reduce commuting costs, support retention and encourage public transport use.

Restrict Engine Size & Power by Age & create super licence for high-powered cars

Petition Open - 33 Signatures

Sign this petition 20 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

Legislate to limit car engine size/power for drivers aged 17–24 & 74+. Create a "super licence" for high-powered cars, with age restrictions and advanced training to drive them. Align car licensing laws with motorcycle restrictions: we think this could reduce accidents & save lives.

Abolish waiting period to retake DVSA instructional ability test & add training

Petition Open - 96 Signatures

Sign this petition 20 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

When a PDI or ADI fails their part 3 or standards check for the third time, they can lose their badge and therefore their job, and must wait 2 years before retaking.

We think this should be changed to mandatory extra training and retesting.

Require All Food Delivery Motorcycle Riders to Hold a Full Motorcycle Licence

Petition Open - 117 Signatures

Sign this petition 21 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

We, the undersigned, call upon the Government to introduce legislation requiring all motorcycle and moped delivery riders to hold a full, valid motorcycle licence before being permitted to work in the food delivery industry.

Extend the two-year limit on theory tests to five years for everyone taking them

Petition Open - 59 Signatures

Sign this petition 19 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

We believe the two-year theory test limit should be extended to five years for all learns who are taking it, including driving instructors doing their part 2 / part 3.

£1000 fine for loud exhaust pipes & seize vehicles of repeat offenders

Petition Open - 77 Signatures

Sign this petition 20 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

Increase the on the spot fine from £50 to £1000 for any motor vehicle being used on a public highway with an illegally loud & modified exhaust system.

To seize and destroy the vehicles of repeat offenders.

Allow personal e-scooters on public roads for holders of a Category A licence

Petition Open - 24 Signatures

Sign this petition 20 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

I live 30 mins from my work place that is in the city centre and the company I work for requires me to do office days. I have a toddler and need to drop him off at daycare and for that I need my car with me. Or a fast way to get to the day care in case anything happens. I can't afford parking.

Call 999 immediately, test for alcohol & drugs & tougher penalties post-accident

Petition Open - 36 Signatures

Sign this petition 15 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months

Require drivers in all traffic accidents to call 999 immediately, not after 24 hours or via non-emergency lines. Require police to test for drugs and alcohol at the scene & tougher penalties for drink & drug driving.

Only allow learners to book a driving test.

Petition Open - 44 Signatures

Sign this petition 21 Feb 2026
closes in 5 months, 1 week

Only allow learners to book a driving test as the problem is coming from driving instructors booking multiple driving tests to resell which we think is outrageous.



Department Publications - News and Communications
Monday 18th August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended
Document: Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended (webpage)
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated registration policies
Document: DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated registration policies (webpage)
Saturday 23rd August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses
Document: All aboard for cheaper days out – the attractions you can reach with £3 buses (webpage)


Department Publications - Guidance
Friday 22nd August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: RTFO and SAF Mandate feedstock materials used for creating low carbon fuels
Document: RTFO and SAF Mandate feedstock materials used for creating low carbon fuels (webpage)


Department Publications - Transparency
Monday 25th August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: DfT: workforce management information, July 2025
Document: DfT: workforce management information, July 2025 (webpage)
Monday 25th August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: DfT: workforce management information, July 2025
Document: (webpage)
Monday 25th August 2025
Department for Transport
Source Page: DfT: workforce management information, July 2025
Document: View online (webpage)



Department for Transport mentioned

Parliamentary Research
Who is responsible for local transport in England? - CBP-10321
Aug. 18 2025

Found: 14 Commons Library Research Briefing, 18 August 2025 There are two primary formula grants that the DfT



Bill Documents
Aug. 20 2025
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-25
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2024-26
Briefing papers

Found: for devolved leaders in governing, managing, planning and developing the rail network” (Department for Transport



Department Publications - Statistics
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Source Page: Regulatory Sandbox for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations: Stage 1
Document: (PDF)

Found: Page 48 NOT GOVERNMENT POLICY Technology (DSIT), the Department for Transport (DfT), and the Foreign



Non-Departmental Publications - Statistics
Aug. 21 2025
Government Office for Science
Source Page: Net Zero Technology Outlook: report
Document: (PDF)
Statistics

Found: have increased from international aviation (84%) and light commercial vehicles (62%).4 4 Department for Transport



Non-Departmental Publications - Transparency
Aug. 21 2025
Marine Management Organisation
Source Page: The Dover Harbour Revision Order
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: [DfT 00015]Document Generated: 2023-04-30 Status: This is the original version (as it was originally

Aug. 21 2025
Marine Management Organisation
Source Page: The Dover Harbour Revision Order
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: deputy chair, such other director as may be determined by the Board, an official of the Department for Transport

Aug. 21 2025
Marine Management Organisation
Source Page: The Dover Harbour Revision Order
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: Coastguard Agency” means the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (10), an executive agency of the Department for Transport

Aug. 21 2025
Marine Management Organisation
Source Page: The Dover Harbour Revision Order
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: of the Secretary of State for Transport 2nd August 2006 Phil Carey Head of Ports Division Department for Transport

Aug. 21 2025
Marine Management Organisation
Source Page: The Dover Harbour Revision Order
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: Secretary of State for Defence while in the execution of core duties; (e) Officers of the Department for Transport

Aug. 21 2025
Marine Management Organisation
Source Page: The Dover Harbour Revision Order
Document: (PDF)
Transparency

Found: for the Harbour, the Port & Marine Facilities Safety Code ( April 2025) published by the Department for Transport



Non-Departmental Publications - News and Communications
Aug. 20 2025
Advisory Committee on Business Appointments
Source Page: Williams, Gareth Rhys - Government Chief Commercial Officer, Cabinet Office, ACOBA advice
Document: (PDF)
News and Communications

Found: was recently appointed Chair of National Highways, sponsored by the Department for Transport



Non-Departmental Publications - Guidance and Regulation
Aug. 07 2025
Centre for Climate and Health Security
Source Page: Air pollution and airborne allergens
Document: Air pollution and airborne allergens (webpage)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: progress to reach net zero by 2050’ - House of Commons Library, 2024 (viewed on 9 May 2025) Department for Transport

Aug. 07 2025
Centre for Climate and Health Security
Source Page: Prevention and coping with allergen symptoms
Document: Prevention and coping with allergen symptoms (webpage)
Guidance and Regulation

Found: References Met Office, ‘Surviving hay fever: A guide for sufferers’ (Viewed 10 March 2025) Department for Transport




Department for Transport mentioned in Scottish results


Scottish Government Publications
Tuesday 19th August 2025
Justice Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Source Page: Scottish Crime Recording Standard: Crime Recording and Counting Rules
Document: Scottish Crime Recording Standard crime recording and counting rules (PDF)

Found: Examples of other reporting agencies include: • British Telecom • Department for Transport April

Tuesday 19th August 2025

Source Page: Keir Roundabout traffic information: EIR release
Document: EIR 202500475040 - Information released - Annex A and B (PDF)

Found: . • Statisticians within the Department for Transport have devised a method for adjusting the

Tuesday 19th August 2025

Source Page: A9 accident data: EIR release
Document: A9 accident data: EIR release (webpage)

Found: Statisticians within the Department for Transport have devised a method for adjusting the road casualty