How do I renew my driving licence without a passport?

My driving licence is due for renewal this June. I cannot apply for a renewal online because I do not have a passport. My questions are: Do the DVLA send a timely reminder out about this? Can I renew before...

Do I need to replace my lost driver’s licence?

I’ve lost my driver’s licence which I renewed in April and, as I’m now 73, will need to be renewed again in 2026. As all my details are on the DVLA website, is it a legal requirement to apply for a replacement...

Do I need an International Driving Permit to hire a car in Lanzarote?

I'm hiring a car in Lanzarote in January next year - do I need an IDP or is my UK licence okay?

Can I drive while waiting for a medical decision from the DVLA?

I was diagnosed with epilepsy back in November, which was then corrected as I do not have it. But consultant now says I am dealing with focal awareness seizures which do not affect my driving ability and...

Should I carry my driving licence at all times?

I was stopped by the police yesterday, who took exception to the fact that I didn't have my driving licence on me. I'd always understood that you could present it to a police station within seven days...

I lost my C1+E on my driving licence when I turned 70, can I get it back?

When I turned 70 I only got a B+E, I had my C1 and C1+E. I am now 74, can I apply to get my C1+ E reinstated on my driving licence?

Do I need to an international driving licence to drive my car on holiday?

I am going on holiday to France. Do I need to have an international driving licence to drive my car in this country?

How do I find out what is happening with my medical driving licence application?

In April this year I applied for a medical licence and had a letter back on 17th April with an additional questionnaire. I filled it in with exactly the same answers as on previous successful applications...

Do UK driving licences have age and power restrictions?

My daughter is 23 and has been driving cars ever since she passed her test five years ago. What is the highest horsepower limit for her to drive a car? She wants a Fiat 500X but it is a 150PS engine,...

Can I still drive my car while waiting for my new licence from the DVLA?

I applied for a renewal driving licence on the 1st April 2022. I had no joy so sent it on paper form. My licence ran out 18th May 2022. Can I still drive my car waiting for my new licence? On the form...