Guidance and regulation

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

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 29 August 2023

The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. Find out how the changes affect you.

• From: Department for Transport and 2 others
• Updated: 22 December 2021

What UK drivers need to do to drive when visiting the EU

• From: Department for Transport and 2 others
• Updated: 1 April 2024

Driving licence exchange and rules for drivers living in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 23 February 2024

From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 9 June 2015

Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 3 January 2024

Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 21 May 2022

Further information on what drivers with different types of diabetes need to tell DVLA by law.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 19 January 2024

Driving licence requirements for Ukrainians living in Great Britain on a Ukraine visa scheme.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 7 July 2023

A guide to the standards for car or motorcycle drivers with a heart condition.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 1 May 2019

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Cyprus, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 17 January 2022

Information leaflet on the types of vehicle you can drive with a car or lorry licence.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 10 November 2022

Guidance on driving licences.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 1 April 2024

Check which documents you need to carry if you're the driver or a passenger in a lorry or other heavy goods vehicle (HGV) that crosses international borders.

• From: Department for Transport and 2 others
• Updated: 18 March 2022

Advice on when a school employee with a car driving licence may drive a minibus and when a section 19 permit might be required.

• From: Department for Education and 1 others
• Updated: 4 September 2013

A guide to the driving standards for car or motorcycle licence holders who have had a stroke or TIA.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 21 September 2023

A guide to the standards for driving with impaired vision.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 26 April 2019

How DVLA decides whether drivers are medically fit to drive.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 18 December 2020

Facts about driving and tiredness when you have a medical condition.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
• Updated: 7 April 2022

Check which documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach that crosses international borders.

• From: Department for Transport and 2 others
• Updated: 18 March 2022