01/06/2026
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I've seen first hand people arrive at the Test Centre on their own (some with some obvious lack of driving ability) apply 'L' plates for the test, fail that test, take off the 'L' plates, get in the driver's seat and legally drive away. How can this be ok?
The regulations governing foreign license holders in the UK depend on the country of issue. Some individuals with non-UK licenses from certain countries are permitted to drive unsupervised for a period of up to 12 months from their date of entry. To extend these driving privileges, residents must secure a UK provisional license and successfully pass the UK driving test before the year concludes. Notably, failing a UK driving test within this initial 12-month period does not void the foreign license, and the holder may legally continue to drive unsupervised until the 12-month entitlement officially expires.
Close the driving loophole for foreign licence holders before more lives are lost