Your
legal obligations as a driver and keeper of a vehicle
As
a driver or keeper of a vehicle you have certain duties and obligations which
must be met before driving or keeping a vehicle on the road. You must also tell
the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) of any changes to your personal
or vehicle details.
Before
you drive or ride
To
drive or ride a vehicle or motorcycle you must:
hold
the appropriate driving licence for the vehicle being driven
meet
driver minimum age requirements
meet
the legal eyesight standards
As
a learner driver you must:
be supervised
by a qualified driver (not if riding a motorcycle)
display
L plates
Before
taking the vehicle on the road
The vehicle
must:
be
registered with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
have
a valid vehicle tax disc
hold
a current test certificate (if this is required)
You
must:
have
the minimum of third party insurance which covers your use of the vehicle
Tell
DVLA of changes
You
must tell the DVLA if you:
change your
address and or name
make
any alterations to your vehicle
sell
your vehicle
develop
or have a medical condition
Driving
larger vehicles or buses
There are higher
eyesight and medical standards which must be met when driving larger vehicles.
You must also notify the DVLA if you have any convictions relating to your driving
conduct or if you have convictions not relating to driving if you are the holder
of a passenger carrying vehicle.
