Driving

Licences, car tax, MOT and penalties

• Can I drive in the UK with a foreign driving licence?Driving in the UK with a foreign licence: how long you can drive as a visitor, resident or student, and how to exchange it for a GB licence. From GOV.UK.
• Can I get free car tax if I'm disabled?Free car tax for disabled people on enhanced PIP or higher rate DLA mobility, or 50% off with standard PIP mobility. Who qualifies and how. From GOV.UK.
• Do classic cars need an MOT?Classic car MOT exemption: cars over 40 years old usually do not need an MOT if not substantially changed. Who qualifies, form V112 and tax. From GOV.UK.
• Do I have to pay to drive in a Clean Air Zone?Where the seven Clean Air Zones in England are, which ones charge private cars, the emission standards and payment deadlines. From GOV.UK.
• Do I need an international driving permit?Where you need an international driving permit, why the EU is exempt for photocard holders, and the £5.50 cost. From GOV.UK.
• Do I need to tax a car I have just bought?Car tax does not transfer when you buy a car. How to tax it with the new keeper slip, what you need, and what to do with no log book. From GOV.UK.
• Do you pay tax on an electric car?Electric cars now pay vehicle tax. See the £10 first-year rate, the £200 standard rate, the £50,000 rule and disability exemptions. From GOV.UK.
• How do I apply for a Blue Badge and how much does it cost?Who can get a Blue Badge, how to apply online and the cost: up to £10 in England, £20 at most Scottish councils, free in Wales. From GOV.UK.
• How do I book my driving test?How to book your driving test online: what you need, new slots every Monday at 6am, cancellations and the £62 to £75 fee. From DVSA on GOV.UK.
• How do I book my theory test?How to book your driving theory test online: the £23 fee, the provisional licence you need, and the age and where-you-live rules. From DVSA on GOV.UK.
• How do I change the address on my driving licence?Change the address on your driving licence for free online: what you need, how long it takes and the fine for not updating it. From DVLA on GOV.UK.
• How do I change the keeper on a V5C log book?Change of ownership on a car: what the seller and buyer do on the V5C, online or by post, the new keeper slip and when the log book arrives. From GOV.UK.
• How do I check a vehicle's MOT?How to check a vehicle's MOT status and history with just the number plate, when an MOT is due, maximum fees and free reminders. From GOV.UK.
• How do I check if a car is taxed?Check if a car is taxed or SORN using its number plate, what you need to tax it, Direct Debit surcharges and current car tax rates. From GOV.UK.
• How do I check if my car is ULEZ compliant?How to use the ULEZ checker to see if your car is compliant, what the results mean, the £12.50 daily charge and other clean air zones. From TfL and GOV.UK.
• How do I exchange a foreign driving licence for a UK licence?How to exchange a foreign driving licence in the UK: who can swap for a GB licence, the 12 month rule, the £43 fee and form D1. From GOV.UK.
• How do I get a driving test cancellation?How driving test cancellations work, when new dates are released, how many times you can change a car test and the notice you need. From GOV.UK.
• How do I get a replacement log book (V5C)?Lost your V5C log book? How to get a replacement online, by phone or by post, the £25 fee and what to do if you are selling the vehicle. From GOV.UK.
• How do I get my first provisional driving licence?How to apply for your first provisional driving licence: age, eyesight rule, £34 online fee and timings. From DVLA on GOV.UK.
• How do I renew my driving licence at 70?How to renew your driving licence at 70 or over: it's free, lasts 3 years, and you can renew online or by post. What you need first. From DVLA on GOV.UK.
• How do I renew my driving licence?How to renew your photocard driving licence: £14 online, £21.50 at the Post Office, free if you're 70 or over. From official DVLA guidance.
• How do I renew my photocard driving licence?Photocard driving licence renewal every 10 years: £14 online, £17 by post or £21.50 at a Post Office. What you need and how long it takes. From GOV.UK.
• How do I replace a lost driving licence?Lost, stolen or damaged driving licence? Replace it online for £20 and it should arrive within a week. What you need and the steps. From DVLA on GOV.UK.
• How do I report a pothole?Report a pothole to your council, National Highways, Traffic Scotland or DfI Roads. Who to contact, what to include and claiming for injury. From GOV.UK.
• How do I scrap my car?How to scrap your car: use an authorised treatment facility, keep your number plate if you want it, and tell DVLA to avoid a fine. From GOV.UK.
• How do I SORN my car?How to make a SORN online or by phone, what reference number you need and how to get a refund of any vehicle tax left. From DVLA on GOV.UK.
• How do I tax my car?How to tax your car online, by phone or at the Post Office, what reference number you need, and when to SORN. From GOV.UK.
• How do I tell DVLA I've sold my car?Sold my car: how do I tell DVLA? The online steps, what you need, your refund for full months of vehicle tax left and what the buyer must do. From GOV.UK.
• How do personalised number plates work?How private number plates work: buying from DVLA or dealers, the V750 and V778, the £80 fee to take a number off, and the rules. From GOV.UK.
• How long do I have to pay a parking fine?How to appeal a parking fine or PCN: 28 days to challenge, the 50% discount within 14 days and how to take it to a tribunal. From GOV.UK.
• How long do penalty points stay on my licence?How to check your driving licence points online, how long penalty points stay on your record (4 or 11 years) and the 12-point rule. From GOV.UK.
• How many penalty points can a new driver get?New driver penalty points: you lose your licence with 6 or more points within 2 years of passing. How it works and getting back on the road. From GOV.UK.
• How many points on your licence before a ban?Totting up explained: 12 penalty points within 3 years can mean a driving ban, or 6 points for new drivers. How long bans last. From GOV.UK.
• How much does an MOT cost?The maximum MOT fee is £54.85 for a car and £29.65 for a motorcycle, with no VAT. Many garages charge less. The full fee table, from GOV.UK.
• How much does it cost to learn to drive?The cost to learn to drive: official provisional licence, theory test and driving test fees, plus lessons, which instructors price themselves. From GOV.UK.
• What are the car tax rates for 2026/27?How much is car tax in 2026/27? The £200 standard rate, first year CO2 rates, the £40,000 expensive car supplement and rates for older cars. From GOV.UK.
• What are the eyesight rules for driving?Driving eyesight test rules: you must read a number plate from 20 metres, meet the 6/12 sight standard and know when to tell DVLA. From GOV.UK.
• What are the rules for learner drivers?The rules for learner drivers: provisional licence, who can supervise, L plates, motorways, insurance and the fines for breaking the rules. From GOV.UK.
• What are the rules for towing a trailer or caravan with a car?Can I tow a caravan on my car licence? It depends on your test date. Weight, width and length limits, brakes, mirrors and speed limits. From GOV.UK.
• What do the driving licence categories mean?What each UK driving licence category means, from AM mopeds and B cars to C lorries and D buses, plus trailers and how to check yours. From GOV.UK.
• What happens if I drive without insurance?The penalties for driving without insurance: a £300 fixed penalty and 6 points, unlimited court fines, bans and vehicle seizure. From GOV.UK.
• What is a speed awareness course?A speed awareness course can replace a £100 fine and 3 points for low-level speeding. Who is offered one, the 3 year rule and deadlines. From GOV.UK.
• What is a V5C log book?What the V5C log book is, the £25 replacement fee, how long it takes, changing your address and what to do when you sell. From GOV.UK and DVLA.
• What is CBT for a motorbike or moped?What CBT is, what you can ride after it, how long the certificate lasts, what to take and how to book a course. From GOV.UK.
• What is the Dart Charge and how do I pay it?Dartford Crossing charge explained: £3.50 for a car, charged 6am to 10pm, pay by midnight the next day or face a £70 fine. Discounts and exemptions. From GOV.UK.
• What is the London Congestion Charge?What the London Congestion Charge is, when it applies, how to pay with Auto Pay, and the residents' discount. From Transport for London.
• What is the penalty for speeding?Speeding fine rules in the UK: the £100 and 3 points minimum, the 28-day Section 172 notice and what happens if your case goes to court. From GOV.UK.
• When does my car need an MOT?When is my MOT due? Your first MOT is due at 3 years, then every year. How early you can test, fines for no MOT and how to check your date. From GOV.UK.
• Which medical conditions do I need to tell DVLA about?Which medical conditions you must report to DVLA, the £1,000 fine, what DVLA can decide, when to give up your licence and how to appeal. From GOV.UK.