Major driving licence changes set to be confirmed as thousands of motorists face impact

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Motorists have just hours left before the end of a consultation that could see major driving licence changes introduced for thousands of people.Labour announced that it was proposing to add 24 months to the period during which holders of a Ukrainian driving licence can operate vehicles in Great Britain.The change would allow Ukrainian licence holders to drive "relevant vehicles", which encompasses cars, motorcycles and mopeds.Any new rules would extend the existing driving eligibility from 36 months to 60 months for some Ukrainian licence holders.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say This would apply to those who have become residents under the current Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme.If the terms of the proposals are accepted, they will be able to apply for a 24-month extension to the UPE scheme visa.Licence holders would be able to drive while their UPE application extension is pending, although this would end if it is withdrawn, rejected or refused.Separate proposals would...

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