Driving and DVLA

Driving while your DVLA application is being processed (Section 88)

Explains when Section 88 may let you keep driving while DVLA processes a licence application, and what to check first.

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Official rules and sources

Road Traffic Act 1988, section 88
Law or regulation· UK ParliamentGreat BritainSection 88Link checked 25 July 2026
INF188/6 — Can I drive while my application is with DVLA?
Government guidance· DVLAGreat BritainLink checked 25 July 2026

Important: This is a practical summary, not a legal document, and does not prove you are entitled to drive. Check the official DVLA guidance before relying on it.

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