The driving agencies
Last checked 18/11/2008
As well as licensing vehicles, these agencies decide if people are allowed to drive. They are also responsible for issuing driving licences to individuals.
Country |
Agency |
Shortened name |
Contact details |
| If you live in England, Scotland or Wales | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency | DVLA | Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Drivers Medical Group, DVLA, Swansea SA99 1TU. 0870 600 0301 Fax: 0845 850 0095 E-mail: eftd@dvla.gov.uk www.dvla.gov.uk |
| If you live in Northern Ireland | Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland | DVA | Driver and Vehicle Agency in Northern Ireland Medical Section, Driver Licence Division, County Hall, Castlerock Road, Coleraine, Co. Londonderry BT51 3TB 0845 402 4000; Minicom: 028 7034 1380 Fax: 028 7034 1398 E-mail: dvani@doeni.gov.uk www.dvani.gov.uk |
November 2008
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