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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Driving eligibility extension for certain Ukrainian licence holders and exemptions from VED/registration for certain Ukrainian plated and registered vehicles

10 February 2025 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Lilian Greenwood Lab Nottingham South

Ukraine

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government extending driving eligibility for certain Ukrainian licence holders to drive mopeds, motorbikes, and cars in Great Britain by 18 months.
  • UK Government exempting Ukrainian-plated vehicles from vehicle excise duty and registration for the duration of their UK visas, effective from March 4, 2025.
  • Extension aims to align the duration of driving eligibility and vehicle exemptions with the length of Ukrainian residents' UK visas.

Issue summary

The UK Government is extending driving eligibility for certain Ukrainian licence holders and exempting them from vehicle excise duty (VED) and registration for their vehicles.

Action requested

The Government is extending the period for which certain Ukrainian driving license holders can drive mopeds, motorbikes, and cars in Great Britain by 18 months. Additionally, it will extend the exemption from VED and registration for Ukrainian-plated vehicles to align with the length of their UK visas, effective from March 4, 2025.

Key facts

  • The extension allows certain Ukrainian licence holders to drive in GB for up to 54 months after becoming resident.
  • The exemption from VED and registration applies to Ukrainian-plated vehicles aligned with the length of their UK visas.
  • This support is effective from 4 March 2025.
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