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DVLA / DSA News

DVLA Release Date: 26/03/2009

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) today confirmed the driving licence fees for 2009/10 following a public consultation exercise.

All driving licence services for which no fee is currently charged – such as change of name or address, test pass upgrades and renewals for the over-70s – remain free. The fees for some other services, such as obtaining a first licence, also remain unchanged.

However, some fees will rise so that the DVLA can continue to cover the costs of providing services. The fees for the following transactions will rise from £17.50 to £20:

DSA Release Date: 26/03/2009

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has confirmed its new test fee structure for 2009/10 following a public consultation in October last year.

The fee increases will apply to theory and practical driving tests booked on or after 30 March 2009. Fees relating to the Approved Driving Instructor scheme will increase from 24 April.

General fee increases include;

                                                   Current fee       New fee

Car theory test                              £30.00              £31.00

Car practical test                           £56.50              £62.00

Motorcycle theory test                    £30.00              £31.00

Motorcycle practical test * (oct 09)  £80.00              £90.50

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