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'Examiner took driving test with feet on dashboard'

A local driving instructor has broken their silence regarding what they described as the' major dysfunction' surrounding Derry's Driving Test Centre. The instructor spoke to Derry News in the wake of this paper's revelation early last month, which ...

14 Apr 2022 at 13:00

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'Positive progress' on MOT backlog

A Foyle MLA has welcomed what he described as "positive progress" on the MOT backlog and additional test centre at Campsie. Pádraig Delargy (Sinn Féin) said the improvement followed recent discussions with the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) on ...

13 Jul 2023 at 11:30

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PSNI road safety operation in Derry

Police in Derry have conducted a proactive safety operation in the city. It took place last weekend with the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) as part of ongoing road safety efforts. Sergeant Stewart said: “On Saturday evening, Foyleside and The ...

23 Nov 2023 at 13:30

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Department clarifies position after Irish language confusion

The Department of Infrastructure has insisted applicants may request their name is printed in Irish when applying for a driving license after local applicants encountered difficulties. Mid Ulster MLA, Emma Sheerin, said concerns had been ...

07 Aug 2020 at 08:30

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Masks are still on for driving instructors but pupils can ditch them for lessons

The Covid restrictions may have been lifted but if you're taking a driving lesson, don't be surprised to see a masked instructor. While other professions are giving the green light for their respective workforces to tear off their ...

17 Feb 2022 at 19:05

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Number of vehicles seized during Derry road safety operation

Police in Derry seized a number of vehicles as part of a recent road safety operation. Foyleside and The Moor Neighbourhood officers, working closely with Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) transport enforcement colleagues, and ...

14 Oct 2024 at 18:27

Northern Ireland

Almost 15,000 vehicles fail to attend booked MOT test

Almost 15,000 vehicles failed to turn up for a booked MOT test in recent months, new figures have shown. Some 308,658 vehicle tests were delivered by Northern Ireland’s Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) between January and ...

30 May 2025 at 11:51

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Magherafelt firm takes the steer on new £13.5M DVA test centre

Leading construction company Henry Brothers has been appointed to deliver the design and build of a new £13.5m Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) Test Centre and two-storey administrative building at Mallusk. This project ...

13 Nov 2024 at 11:21

Northern Ireland

MOT vehicle testing system ‘an uncoordinated shambles’, says DUP

The MOT vehicle testing system in Northern Ireland is an “uncoordinated shambles”, a DUP MLA has claimed. Diane Forsythe said that some motorists were currently being given test dates in 2023 and called for action ...

23 Aug 2022 at 17:13

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Derry driving examiner has North's highest 'fail' rate

The 'huge backlog' in driving test availability in Derry has been criticised by a local driving instructor who claimed one local examiner had the North's highest 'fail rate,' failing 75% of candidates. The ...

10 Mar 2022 at 17:51

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