What is a UK driving licence?

A driving licence enables you to drive legally on UK roads, as well as while you’re on holiday in other countries. It takes the form of a photocard, handy for keeping in your wallet. There was previously a paper counterpart but this has now been phased out. If you previously had a paper version and are applying for an update, you’ll only get a photocard back.

Although you don’t have to carry your driving licence with you at all times – as you do in several European countries – it’s a good idea to keep it handy because it’s an easy form of identification in case you need it. If you’re stopped by the police and don’t have it to hand, you’ll usually be asked to take it to a police station within seven days.

If you are considering owning a car it is important that you are aware of your legal requirements as a car owner. Remember that you drive on the left hand side of the road in the UK as this may be different from your home country. 

Vehicle Registration

When you buy a car you will usually be given the vehicle’s registration document which is issued by the Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). If you will be the new owner, you must ensure that you have the car registered to you.

Insurance

You must have valid insurance for the vehicle you are driving. 

Road Tax

Road tax for your vehicle is required before you are able to drive it in the UK. Road tax can be purchased from some Post Office branches or online from our DVLA 

Driving Licence

You must have a valid license to drive in the UK.

If you are an international student you may be able to drive in the UK with a non-UK driving license for up to 1 year. To see if you are eligible, please check the DirectGov guidance for those with fake international driving licences.  

Driving in the UK

For your safety and that of other motorists, before you begin driving in the UK, please ensure you are familiar with the Highway Code.

For further information on driving in the UK

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Cycling in the UK

If you plan to use a bicycle it is important that you follow safety guidelines and are aware of the rules for cyclists. 

• Remember to keep left
• Wear a cycling helmet and a high-visibility jacket
• Your bicycle must have lights if you are cycling at night, this is a legal requirement
• You must stop when traffic lights are red and give way at pedestrian crossings

United Kingdom has fallen sharply as a result of the complex procedures for obtaining the document. In fact, a ruthless review both theoretical and practical frightens more than one candidate or potential candidate. Here, with our impeccable procedure well presented below, we facilitate the procedures necessary to buy a driving license, not by deleting the procedures, but by taking them totally under our control, examining all the details of the procedure and not letting nothing to chance. The driving licence is therefore not only legally obtained but also legal and registered in the databases of the DVA or the DVLA according to the State. That’s why it’s so easy to buy a UK fake driving licence on our website. It should be noted that the period of validity of the UK driving licence is 10 years.

*those on higher disability allowance rate can drive at 16

Several of the above categories are also available with a separate ‘+E’ license, meaning you can also tow a trailer weighing more than 750kg. There are also different age limitations for those in the armed forces – generally the age limit is 17.