Driving Licences: Wales

(asked on 5th February 2026) - View Source

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential merits of introducing a Graduate Driving License scheme in Wales.


Answered by
Simon Lightwood Portrait
Simon Lightwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
This question was answered on 10th February 2026

Graduated Driving Licences and how these are implemented around the world vary, there is not one standard type.

Whilst we are not considering further restrictions on newly qualified drivers such as carrying passengers or driving at night, we are consulting on a Minimum Learning Period in England, Scotland, and Wales before learner drivers can take their test.

Additionally, we are considering further post-test measures as part of the motoring offences consultation, where views are being sought on a lower blood alcohol limit for novice drivers in England and Wales.

My officials meet regularly with their counterparts in the Devolved Authorities, including those in Wales.

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