tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-02-10T17:35:15+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/support-for-ukrainians-continues-as-government-extends-driving-licence-and-vehicle-exemptions 2025-02-10T17:35:15+00:00 Support for Ukrainians continues as government extends driving licence and vehicle exemptions Ukrainian licence holders will be able to drive on Great Britain's roads for up to 4.5 years from when they arrive in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/driving-eligibility-extension-for-certain-ukrainian-licence-holders-and-exemptions-from-vedregistration-for-certain-ukrainian-plated-and-registered 2025-02-10T15:45:29+00:00 Driving eligibility extension for certain Ukrainian licence holders and exemptions from VED/registration for certain Ukrainian plated and registered vehicles Extension will allow certain Ukrainian licence holders to drive in GB for a period of up to 4 years and 6 months after becoming resident. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/agreement-reached-between-italy-and-uk-on-exchange-of-driving-licences-without-a-test 2022-12-23T10:00:00+00:00 UK-Italy sign agreement on exchange of driving licences The UK and Italy have today signed an agreement on the exchange of driving licences without the need to take a test.� tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/law-on-driving-licence-exchange-tightened-to-improve-road-safety 2013-01-15T00:00:00+00:00 Law on driving licence exchange tightened to improve road safety New driving licence exchange rules announced by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond.