Guidance

Can I drive while my application is with DVLA? (INF188/6)

From:
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Published:
28 October 2014
Last updated:
16 November 2017, see all updates

A guide to the rules for driving while waiting for your licence.

Documents

INF188/6: Can I drive while my application is with DVLA?

Ref: INF188/6 PDF, 828KB, 6 pages

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INF188/6W: Gaf i yrru tra mae fy nghais gyda’r DVLA?

Ref: INF188/6W PDF, 315KB, 6 pages

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If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email alternative.format@dvla.gsi.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Details

When you send your application to DVLA to be renewed and your licence expires (runs out) while we are processing your application, you may be able to continue driving.

Document information

Published: 28 October 2014

Updated: 16 November 2017

+ full page history

  1. Welsh PDF updated.
  2. Updated PDF
  3. PDF updated
  4. Welsh version added.
  5. First published.

From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency