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UK Driver License Number

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UK Driver License Number is a 16-character long alphanumeric string, held by a license holder in England, Scotland, and Wales.

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\b[A-Z0-9]{5}\d[0156]\d([0][1-9]|[12]\d|3[01])\d[A-Z0-9]{3}[A-Z]{2}\b

Matches a 16-character long alphanumeric string, where:

  • The first 5 characters are of the surname, padded with 9s if the surname is shorter

  • A number between [0–9], which is the decade digit from the year of birth and any of 0, 1, 5, 6

  • One-digit number between [0–9] followed by 010–319, which is the date followed by the year digit

  • Three alphanumeric characters, the first two initials of the first name followed by 9 if no middle name

  • Two alphabetical characters [A–Z], randomly generated by a computer as a security measure

The alphabets are in capitals.

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