Driving licence guides
A series of articles to help you understand and manage your UK driving licence — and get the most out of the Driver Codes app.
You can check your UK driving licence online to see your current driving record, including the vehicles you're entitled to drive, penalty points, endorsements and disqualifications. With Driver Codes, you can keep your driving licence information on your phone and check it whenever you need it.
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Looking for a UK driving licence app or DVLA app? Driver Codes lets you keep licence details, vehicle entitlements, penalty points, check codes and Driver CPC on your phone — free for iPhone and Android.
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From 2 February 2026 the UK Government's Fuel Finder scheme makes live petrol and diesel prices public. Here is how Driver Codes uses that official data to help you fill up smarter.
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A DVLA check code is a secure, temporary code that lets someone view specific details of your UK driving licence online. Here is what it shows, how long it lasts and how to share one in seconds.
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Transport accounts for over a quarter of UK emissions. Here is how smarter driving, better data and well-trained drivers can reduce our environmental impact today — not in 2040.
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Driver CPC is a legal requirement for most professional HGV and PCV drivers. Learn what it is, the initial and periodic training, exemptions, costs and how to track your hours.
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OpenID4VP is a privacy-focused protocol for securely sharing verifiable credentials like mobile driving licences. Here is how it works, why it matters, and what it means for digital identity.
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The numeric codes on the back of your UK driving licence list the conditions you must meet to drive. Here is the full list of DVLA licence codes and exactly what each one means.
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The UK government is preparing to launch optional digital driving licences via the new Gov.uk Wallet app. Here is what to expect, the key features, and how the UK compares globally.
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Need to check points on your licence or run a DVLA points check? See penalty points and endorsements on your driving record using Driver Codes or the official GOV.UK service — and find out when they expire.
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Moving house? Here is how to update your UK driving licence address for free, who is eligible to apply online, and how to avoid a DVLA fine of up to £1,000.
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A clear breakdown of every UK driving licence cost — first applications, renewals, updating your details, adding entitlements, exchanges and getting your licence back after a ban.
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Replacing or surrendering your UK driving licence? Here is the DVLA return address, when to keep your old licence intact, and how to track your replacement's progress.
Read moreDriver Codes puts your DVLA driving licence, vehicle details, reminders and live fuel prices in one simple app. Check your licence, plan journeys and find cheaper fuel — all in seconds.
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