Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 92960

Driving Licences: New Zealand

Tabled: 20 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent changes have been made to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s policies on accepting New Zealand driving licences for exchange to UK licences.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
There have been no changes in policy relating to New Zealand driving licences being exchanged for a GB equivalent. It has always been the case that a GB licence to drive manual vehicles can only be issued in exchange for a New Zealand licence when confirm...

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