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Ukrainian licence holders will be able to drive on Great Britain's roads for up to 4.5 years from when they arrive in the UK.
Extension will allow certain Ukrainian licence holders to drive in GB for a period of up to 4 years and 6 months after becoming resident.
The UK and Italy have today signed an agreement on the exchange of driving licences without the need to take a test.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New driving licence exchange rules announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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