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Driving Licences: Foreign Nationals

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 5 September 2025UIN 73189

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review the 12-month period during which holders of non-EEA driving licences may drive on UK roads without undergoing UK testing.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

At present, there are no plans to change the rules around how long foreign drivers can drive in Great Britain without exchanging their licence. Safety is always our top priority, and we are proud that our roads are among the safest in the world.

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