Motorists could soon lose their driving licences under new plans from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to recover debt more efficiently. In the most serious cases, the DWP can apply to the court to temporarily disqualify them from holding a driving licence. The DWP has gained new powers to strip motorists of their driving licences | GETTYThe DWP cannot use the disqualification from driving power for individuals who are entitled to and in receipt of a DWP benefit. People who have not paid their debt to the DWP may be required to hand over their physical driving licence documents after an immediate disqualification order. "The disqualification period under an immediate disqualification order may last no longer than two years.