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How long will my driving licence last for?

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14 Oct 2009
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Licences are usually for one, two or three years. Three years are the most common. Once you have been seizure free for a total of seven years, and your doctor supports this fact, you can apply for a long term licence. The rules change when you get to 70.

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Licences are usually for one, two or three years. Three years are the most common. Once you have been seizure free for a total of seven years, and your doctor supports this fact, you can apply for a 10 year licence. The rules change when you get to 70.

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