DVLA issues list of reasons you should not drive if waiting for a new licence

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The DVLA is currently experiencing delays for processing paper driving licences - so people could be waiting a while to get their new one sent out.

While there are no delays for online applications, paper applications are experiencing a backlog which is being tackled in blocks.

Despite this, drivers are still required to update their licence for a variety of reasons such as when their permanent address changes or changes in health that could impact driving ability. Read more: 'It's just a way to say thank you': Heartwarming moment Tameside man hands £17k car and £20k cash over to his mum Fortunately, Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act sets out a list of situations where you can continue driving while waiting for your licence to be returned by the DVLA, as the Daily Record reports.

It's important to be familiar with this law as you may need to recall it while your licence is being processed. For instance, there are very specific criteria that must be met in order for Section 88 to apply to drivers. All of the conditions below must apply: While the DVLA is completing medical investigations in order to decide whether your licence should be issued or renewed, there are some situations where you can continue to drive and some where you cannot.