Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 92961

Driving Licences: New Zealand

Tabled: 20 November 2025

Answered: 27 November 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, a) for what reason the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency no longer accepts verification from the New Zealand Transport Agency confirming that a driver has passed a manual transmission driving test, and b) whe

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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