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All about your driving licence

A series of articles to help you understand and manage your driving licence

Bridging the Sustainability Gap in UK Transport

How Smarter Driving and Better Data Can Reduce Our Environmental Impact

Driver CPC Explained

Everything UK HGV & PCV drivers need to know about CPC

OpenID4VP and Mobile Driving Licences

OpenID4VP is a secure, privacy-focused protocol that enables users to share digital credentials like mobile driving licences selectively and cryptographically, supporting real-world identity verification with minimal data exposure.

What do the codes on a driving licence mean?

The numeric codes on the back of your licence or on the Driver Codes app list the conditions a driver should meet to drive.

Digital driving licences set to be introduced in UK during 2025

The UK government is preparing to launch digital driving licences as part of its strategy to modernize public services through technology.

Where do points show on my driving licence?

How to check your licence for endorsements, points and disqualifications using the Driver Codes app.

How much is a driving licence?

View all the costs associated with apllying, renewing, replacing or updating your driving licence.

How to change address on a driving licence

Find out how to update your UK driving licence address easily and avoid fines

Where do I send my old licence?

Information on how to return an old, replaced or surrended licence