Does the B+E category on my licence change when I reach 70 years old?

I am 71 years of age and have renewed my driving license. I have category B+E on my license dating from 1975, which the DVLA says means I can drive a vehicle up to a MAM of 3500 kg, towing ANY size of...

Can my son drive in the UK on an Australian driving licence?

My son holds a current UK driving licence but he has lived in Australia for 15 Years, is now a citizen of Australia, driving on an Australian driving licence. He is moving to Japan but is visiting the...

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...