Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend certain fees in the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999. These Regulations also introduce lower fees for online applications for first licences and licence renewals to reflect the lower costs involved in processing online applications. Fee changes with the percentage decrease are shown in the table below.
| Old Fee | Percentage Decrease | New Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Licence | £50 | £34 (online) | 32% |
| £43 (paper application) | 14% | ||
| 10 year renewal of a photocard licence granted prior to 19th January 2013 | £20 | £14 (online) | 30% |
| £17 (paper application) | 15% | ||
| 10 year renewal of a photocard licence granted after 18th January 2013 | £20 | £14 (online) | 30% |
| £17 (paper application) | 15% | ||
| Optional early 10 year renewal of a photocard licence following an election made under section 99(2D)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 | £20 | £14 (online) | 30% |
| £17 (paper application) | 15% | ||
| Optional early 10 year renewal of a photocard licence following an election made under section 99(2E)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 | £20 | £14 (online) | 30% |
| £17 (paper application) | 15% | ||
A full impact assessment of the effect that this instrument will have on the costs of business and the voluntary sector is available from DVLA, Swansea, SA6 7JL and is annexed to the Explanatory Memorandum which is available alongside this instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk.