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

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

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Published: 28 October 2014
• Last updated: 29 August 2023 — See all updates

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INF188/6

Ref: INF188/6

PDF, 322 KB, 6 pages

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Details

If your licence expires (runs out) while your application is being processed by DVLA you may be able to continue driving.

This guide gives the conditions you need to meet to continue driving.

Published 28 October 2014
Last updated 29 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 29 August 2023

   Updated English PDF

2. 28 April 2022

   updated pdf.

3. 15 February 2018

   Added translation

4. 16 November 2017

   Welsh PDF updated.

5. 21 September 2017

   Updated PDF

6. 4 April 2017

   PDF updated

7. 11 November 2014

   Welsh version added.

8. 28 October 2014

   First published.