More about this below under the heading: Exceptions. There are also exceptions for drivers over 60 and for lorry and bus drivers.
Licence periodĪ car, motorcycle or tractor driving licence will expire (when the date at 4b on the plastic card part of your driving licence has passed) every 10 years, unless you have a driving licence that has been medically restricted. Check the date of expiry of your licence at section 4b of your plastic photocard licence. You must apply to renew your licence before it is due to expire.