Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport

Due to driving test backlogs, allow 3 years for non-GB licence holders to drive

Closed 133 signatures

What the petition asks

As it is extremely difficult to get a date for driving test, we want the Government to extend the period people are allowed to drive using non-GB licences to up to 3 years.
Due to the very long wait to get a driving test date many people are paying to get date for test, or having to travel huge distances to a test centre with availability. We believe this isn't practical or ethical.

Given the difficulties getting a driving test, we want people using non-GB licences to be able to drive in the UK for up to 3 years, at least until the driving backlog is reduced.

Timeline

20 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
20 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 133
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 20 Nov 2023
Closed 20 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.