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20 mph Speed Limits in Southend
Southend 20MPH Zones Update….. As promised this is the email I have recently sent to several Southend Borough Councillors explaining why the 20mph zones around Southend are a bad idea & why SADDIA are opposed to them. Good Morning Councillors, Re: 20 MPH zones in Southend I write with reference to the proposed changes in
Loveday Ryder appointed as DVSA’s new Chief Executive
Loveday Ryder will become the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Chief Executive on 1 January 2021.Published 26 November 2020From:Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Loveday Ryder has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and will be starting her new role on 1 January 2021. DVSA’s
DVSA – All practical and theory tests suspended in England: update
We previously let you know that all practical driver, rider and theory tests would be suspended in England whilst the new national restrictions are in place. Following clarification from the Government these restrictions will last up to and including Wednesday 2 December 2020. This means all driver, rider and theory tests will restart on Thursday 3
NASP video for Parts 2, 3 and Standards Check
NASP have produced 2 useful resources for you to use:A handy walkthrough presentation detailing the main changes to the Standard Operating Procedures for ADI and PDI assessments, during COVID-19, click here. Also together with the DVSA, NASP have produced a video demonstrating what the changes may look like in practice, click here.We hope you will find them
NASP
Latest Lockdown Q & As Latest Lockdown FAQs November 10th 2020After the advice issued by DVSA on Friday 6th November regarding the suspension of testing services and government advice on driver and rider training, NASP raised a number of questions and challenges directly with DVSA.Below you will find responses to those questions and challenges, where
Sunak announces more support to the self-employed
More support The Chancellor has just announced that in addition to extending the furlough scheme, he has increased help for the self-employed and to the devolved administrations. This is from the BBC website – Mr Sunak also announced billions of pounds of other support for the economy, including more money for self-employed people.Support through the Self-Employment
Theory tests to be suspended in England
The Government has announced that England will be put under national restrictions from Thursday 5 November until Wednesday 2 December We will continue to keep the situation under review in line with Government advice. What this means for theory tests These measures mean all theory tests in England will be suspended from 5 November and
Refunding practical tests affected by COVID-19
From today (Monday 2 November 2020) we will be contacting practical test candidates who have a test on hold due to COVID-19 to give them a refund. We emailed these candidates to ask them to choose a new test and made them aware that we would be refunding them if they did not do this
Update on lockdown measures in England
Following the announcement on Saturday 31 October 2020 around further lockdown measures being introduced in England, we are working closely with the Government to agree the impact these will have on DVSA services. All driver and rider training and tests will be suspended in England from 5 November until 2 December 2020. We will be
A 12 Closure
Although this should not affect driving lessons, just a warning: The A12 will begin seven weekends of closures as from 6th November until Sunday December 20th between 8pm until 6am. This is to carry out “vital upgrades” to the road surface including pothole repairs and new road markings. The affected area is from Junction 19
Southend Test Centre Announcement
This was sent to us from the test centre today 15/10/20 Morning All, As you’re all probably aware, from next Monday, 19th October we will be reverting to our old test times carrying out six tests each per day. We are still following our Covid-safe procedures, so this may lead to tests running late. We will
NASP urges action on continued closure of waiting rooms
NASP is today urging members to lodge a complaint with the Health and Safety Executive regarding the continued closure of test centre waiting rooms. NASP member associations have raised the issue with DVSA on numerous occasions and asked for a clearer line of sight on when waiting rooms may reopen, as trainers are already starting
The NHS test and trace service is part of a national strategy to identify COVID-19 infections and prevent its spread. Although this specific guidance relates to England only, the 4 administrations are working closely together to have a consistent and joined up approach to testing and tracing. We are supporting the service by sharing details of examiners
Learner Taken to court for just going over a Stop line
Police ‘lacked judgement’ over learner driver red light fine Published1 day ago Police showed a “complete lack of judgement” over the prosecution of a learner driver who stopped past a red light at a junction, a barrister said.Joseph Bell, 18, was having a driving lesson when he stopped over the line at a junction on
Queensway Underpass Redevelopment
Planning has been submitted to the council and validated with regards to closing the Queensway underpass and making it one big roundabout. When we receive further updates we will of course advise you all. Here is what we know so far about the application: Detailed (full) application for phased engineering works to remove roundabout at
S.E.I.S.S. Grant Extension Information
The UK Government have announced they will be extending the S.E.I.S.S. grant for a further six months. Below are the details they have released so far: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grant Extension Factsheet What is the scheme?The Chancellor recognises the continued impact that COVID-19 has had on the self-employed and has taken action to
NASP comment on PCS Examiner member ballot
NASP comment on PCS Examiner member ballot NASP is aware that a ballot of PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union – one of the main unions for Driving Examiners) members has recently taken place. PCS states that the results of this ballot clearly demonstrate the health and safety concerns of their members following their return
Pothole Repairs
Up to £250,000 could be spent on repairing potholes in and around the Southend area the council have agreed. That is equivalent to approx 4,700 potholes accross the borough although some of the money will be used to repair and re paint some roads. Councillor Andrew Moring, was quoted as saying: “The quality of our
Theory test changes: 28th September 2020
The theory test in England, Scotland and Wales will change from 28th September 2020. The change has been designed to make the test more accessible, especially to people with: reading difficulty (like dyslexia) learning disability developmental condition (like autism) The change only applies to car theory tests to begin with. It was supposed to happen
A127 Closure 18th-21st Sept 2020
Please be aware that as from 8pm on September 18th until 6.30am on September 21st 2020, there will be a series of road closures and suspensions along the A127 between the Tesco roundabout and Cuckoo Corner. This is to facilitate the removal of the footbridge at the Toby Carvery junction. Diversions will be in place.
Learning to Drive
The Process of Learning To Drive The process of getting a driving licence is fairly simple but you do need to avoid some pit falls. In short the process is: Get your provisional driving licence Taking your theory test Learning the art of driving Taking the practical test
