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 

