Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 73189
Driving Licences: Foreign Nationals
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to review the 12-month period during which holders of non-EEA driving licences may drive on UK roads without undergoing UK testing.
Answer
Lilian GreenwoodAt present, there are no plans to change the rules around how long foreign drivers can drive in Great Britain without exchanging their licence. Safety is always our top priority, and we are proud that our roads are among the safest in the world.