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Prolonged application and renewal delays create strong incentives for licence shopping.

Conclusion
Prolonged application and renewal delays create strong incentives for licence shopping. More acutely, they have a huge impact on the livelihoods of drivers. We welcome the government’s intention to improve the efficiency of licensing through forthcoming legislation. (Conclusion, Paragraph 85)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Transport
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Report published 10 Jun 2026