Laws MV(DL)R reg 16 & RTA 1988 sect 87  Vehicles.   Any vehicle driven by a learner MUST   display red L plates. In  Wales, either red D plates, red L plates, or both, can be used. Plates MUST  conform to legal specifications and MUST   be clearly visible to others from  in front of the vehicle and from behind. Plates should be removed or  covered when not being driven by a learner (except on driving school  vehicles).  Law MV(DL)R reg 16 & sched 4  You MUST   pass the theory test (if one is required) and then a practical  driving test for the category of vehicle you wish to drive before driving  unaccompanied.  Law MV(DL)R reg 40  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 57 