Driving Licence Date ( Fine )

[Arctic]

Today I had been looking through all my cars papers ie checking I have the policy in place in my car folders, mot papers, breakdown papers phone numbers I may need etc.

I was half way through when i came across a pamphlet i must have picked up at some time, it is an important notice for drivers to check that their licence was in date or not and if not to renew asap, to avoid a possible fine of £1,000.

It gave /gives five reason to renew.

1 You must by law, update your licence every 10 years.
2 £1,000 is possible if stopped by police & the licence is not in date.
3 It could void your car insurance.
4 You may have difficulties hiring a car, in an emergency.
5 Driving abroad you may be in breach of local laws.

When i checked mine after reading the pamphlet i was happy to see i have another 2 years before it expires.

You can check your licence by looking at section 4b on your photo card, below is an example photo.

I wonder how many have checked in the last few years, if not i bet you will after reading this cheers Arctic.

[brianw]

I still have the old pink licence that was last changed in the early 80's when I last moved, so more than ten years ago.
I just checked here:

https://www.gov.uk/exchange-paper-driving-licence

And it seems from what it says that I am ok.
Is there a ten year rule with the photo licence I wonder?

Edit:
It seems it does only apply to photocard.

https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-lic...re-information

[suzublu]

I nearly fell into that trap a few years ago Steve When checking my licence because of the bruhaha about certain rights being missed off renewals, ie, entitlement for motorcycles, I found mine close to the 10 year renewal Got it done, but as I say, if you renew, check all your entitlements

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by suzublu;255391ALSO4

I nearly fell into that trap a few years ago Steve When checking my licence because of the bruhaha about certain rights being missed off renewals, ie, entitlement for motorcycles, I found mine close to the 10 year renewal Got it done, but as I say, if you renew, check all your entitlements

ALSO take a photo copy of your old license before you send it off.----

The DVLA says---give us proof of your entitlements because your old license has been destroyed.--

So your only hope is------------------A copy.---

[suzublu]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

ALSO take a photo copy of your old license before you send it off.----

The DVLA says---give us proof of your entitlements because your old license has been destroyed.--

So your only hope is------------------A copy.---

They used to say cut a corner off your old license so you had evidence
I heard of a police traffic officer who lost his m/c entitlement after renewing & very nearly lost his job because of Swansea's incompetence

[macafee2]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

ALSO take a photo copy of your old license before you send it off.----

The DVLA says---give us proof of your entitlements because your old license has been destroyed.--

So your only hope is------------------A copy.---

I too have heard this
macafee2

[Arctic]

If the above is the case it could be worth adding a note when sending the licence, stating your entitlements and that you have taken a photo copy, hopefully that will do the trick.

[Master]

I have a restricted license due to my diabetes so its renewed every 3 years depending on a medical

[Terryf]

Originally Posted by Master

I have a restricted license due to my diabetes so its renewed every 3 years depending on a medical

Me too due to the pacemaker, they send me a reminder and then they ask the consultant if I am fit to drive. Then they send the licence.

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Terryf

Me too due to the pacemaker, they send me a reminder and then they ask the consultant if I am fit to drive. Then they send the licence.

I had to get a medical from a named doctor to see if I was fit to ride after doing 178 in a 90 limit. ( KPH ).-----( Those nasty Gendarmes. )

I passed with flying colours so now I go everywhere at 178.------------