Large Goods Vehicle Drivers: Driving Licenses

(asked on 9th September 2021) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that HGV drivers currently awaiting the renewal of their licence are not hindered by lack of documentation when driving in the EU.


Answered by
Rachel Maclean Portrait
Rachel Maclean
This question was answered on 16th September 2021

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has led to delays for customers Drivers are advised to take their driving licence with them when driving abroad in order to produce their licence if required.

Industrial action and Welsh Government social distancing requirements at the making paper applications. The DVLA is working hard to process paper applications as quickly as possible and is prioritising licence applications from HGV drivers. The latest information on turnaround times for paper driving licence applications can be found online.

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