What DfT does
Government department responsible for transport policy. Sets standards for road, rail, aviation, and maritime transport. Works with agencies (DVSA, MCA, ORR) on implementation. Responsible for transport infrastructure investment and planning.
Policy department - implementation via DVSA, CAA, MCA, ORR. Some transport matters devolved to Scotland, Wales, NI.
Contact DfT
- Phone
- 0300 330 3000
Official guidance from DfT
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Vehicle insurance requirements (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Street works qualifications in England: guidance for operatives and supervisors (opens in a new tab)
Publication
Moving dangerous goods guidance (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Taxi and private hire licensing (GOV.UK) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 (DfT) (opens in a new tab)
Publication
HGV Road User Levy (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
International road haulage - cabotage and cross-trade in the EU (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Manual for Streets (DfT) (opens in a new tab)
Publication
View all 165 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Related legislation
Legislation connected to DfT’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Administered / monitored
Other publications
12 additional documents from DfT.
Nationally significant transport infrastructure projects (opens in a new tab)
Street works permit schemes (opens in a new tab)
Published 31 March 2023
The merged Approved Documents (opens in a new tab)
Published 20 July 2020
Street works permit schemes conditions (opens in a new tab)
Published 17 March 2015
Mapping underground assets to find buried pipes and cables (TAL 7/14) (opens in a new tab)
Published 12 November 2014
View all 12 documents (opens in a new tab)