A driving licence is required in England, Scotland, and Wales for any person (except the sovereign ) driving a vehicle on any highway or other 'road', as defined in s.192 Road Traffic Act 1988, irrespective of the ownership of the land over which the road passes. It is administered in England, Scotland and Wales by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and in Northern Ireland by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA). In the United Kingdom, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate motor vehicles on highways and other public roads.
Paper licences issued before 1998 valid until 70 years old (If no change in name or address).
