All DVSA newsAdded the updated driving instructor code of practice which will be introduced from late 2026 to early 2027.
How approved driving instructors should behave in their personal conduct and business dealings, including advertising their services and settling disputes.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, updated on GOV.UK on 23 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/driving-instructor-code-of-practice#dvsa-update-2026-09-23T12-58-06-000Z
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Driving instructor code of practice — updated 23 September 2026
Added the updated driving instructor code of practice which will be introduced from late 2026 to early 2027.
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