Section 88 refers to a part of the Road Traffic Act that may allow you to continue driving even if you do not physically have your driving licence.
There is a provision in the law, under section 88 that MAY allow you to drive while the DVLA process your application.
You must meet the following criteria:
- You must be confident that your application will not be refused due to any medical condition you declared.
- You must have held a valid driving licence and only drive vehicles you are qualified to drive.
- You must meet any conditions specified on your previous licence
- You must have sent your fully completed application (re-application) to DVLA in the last 12 months
- Your licence has not been refused or revoked
- You are not disqualified from holding a licence by a court
If you fulfil these points you can drive again even though your licence has not been returned to you.
DVLA cannot tell you if this section of the law applies to you.
For more information read the government leaflet on Section 88