UK Driver’s license

In the United Kingdom, a UK driving licence is the official document that authorises its holder to operate motor vehicles on highways and other public roads. It is administered in England, Scotland and Wales by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and in Northern Ireland by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA)

fake driving license in the UK

The demand for a fake driving license in UK is on the rise. Many teenagers use these fake UK licenses for the purchase of alcohol, the opening of bank accounts, and other activities that have a legal age requirement.

Most of these fake UK licenses are very sophisticated and hard to differentiate from a real driver’s license.

What is a British driver’s license?

A British driving license, also known as a driver’s licence in British English, is an official document that allows individuals to legally drive vehicles on public roads in the United Kingdom and may also serve as an accepted form of identification.

There are several types of British driving licenses, including:

1. Provisional License: This is issued to individuals who are learning to drive. It allows them to practice driving under certain conditions.
2. Full License: Once an individual has passed both the theory and practical driving tests, they are issued a full driving license, which allows them to drive without restrictions (aside from any specific laws or regulations).
3. International Driving Permit (IDP): This is a document that allows individuals to drive in certain countries outside of the UK. It is not a standalone license but is used in conjunction with a valid British driving license.

converting eu driving licence to uk

Use this tool to find out how to exchange your non-British driving licence for a British licence.

There’s a different process if you want to get a Northern Ireland driving licence.

FAQs

1. How do I find out if I’m eligible to exchange my foreign driving licence?
You can find out if you’re eligible to exchange your foreign driving licence for a UK one by using GOV.UK’s licence exchange entitlement tool.

2. Does the 12 month period restart if I leave the UK and come back?
If you’re a visitor  to the UK, then yes, your 12 months would start again once you came back to the UK. If, however, you’ve since become a resident of the UK, then this 12 month period does not restart.

3. Will I be able to drive a manual car if my original licence is for automatic transmission?
Nope. If your original licence says that you passed your driving test in an automatic car, then you will only be able to drive automatic cars. If you’re that keen to drive a manual car in the UK, you’ll have to take an additional test.

4. How long will it take for the DVLA to send me my UK driving licence?
The DVLA states that it will take around three weeks for you to receive your licence once you’ve sent them your application pack. Bear in mind that this is an estimate—it might take longer if they need to do additional checks.

5. What are the minimum age requirements for driving in the UK?
In order to drive a car or motorcycle in the UK, drivers need to be at least 17 years old. If you’re looking to drive a truck or bus, you need to be at least 21 years old.

6. I need to take a driving test, how do I book one?
If you’re required to take a driving test in order to get your hands on a UK driving licence, it’s as simple as heading on over to GOV.UK to book your test. Bear in mind, however, that driving test waiting times can be long. If time is of the essence, you can get a fast-track practical test with PassMeFast.