Driving Licence

In all countries, you will need a driving licence if you wish to drive on the public highway. In the United Kingdom, this is the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) which cover England, Scotland and Wales. However, Northern Ireland has its own authority called Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) Northern Ireland known as DVANI.

DVLA Checks | DVANI Checks | Foreign Licence Checks

Entitlement, Categories & Restrictions

The codes printed on the back of your driving licence tell you what vehicles you can drive

Driver Licensing

This page is the introduction of the legislation that governs Non-EC and EC Licences (Community licence or EEA Licence), Exchange Licences and age requirements.

HGV Driving Licence Application

You should get your driving licence within 2-3 weeks from the DVLA on application. It may take longer if your health or personal details need to be checked by the DVLA medical team.

Driving Test

The information caters for everything needed to know about an LGV or PCV driving test.

Group 1 Driving Licence

Group 1 driving licence come under the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999. 'Group 1 licence' means a driving licence which authorises its holder to drive vehicle classes categories of the motor vehicle.

Group 2 Driving Licence

Group 2 driving licence come under the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999. 'Group 2 licence' means a driving licence which authorises its holder to drive vehicle classes categories of the motor vehicle which have entitlements - C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E, D, D+E