Three new driving rules and changes in August under Andy Burnham premiership

MotoringMotoring NewsMidlands traffic and travelAndy Burnham marks his first full month in the role.06:21, 03 Aug 2026Three driving changes have been confirmed in August - as Labour Party Prime Minister Andy Burnham marks his first full month in the role. The changes from the DVSA include changes to MOT tests.‌The change to MOT tests comes after two successful trials involving 311 garages, the body said last week. Feedback from testers during this trial was overwhelmingly positive, the DVSA says, as it makes the scheme more widespread.‌"Many reported that the feature was straightforward to use and that it had little or no impact on overall testing times," it said of the new feature. "The trials also helped us identify opportunities to improve the service.‌READ MORE John Healey 25% pension