just a reminder to check the expiry date on your Photocard Driving Licence.....


There are two dates on the 4th line...4a is the start date..... And 4b is the expiry......
Points and fine for driving without a current licence...... If it's out of date...
Check it peeps, could already be out of date...  Black FL2
L200 Warrior

Not only check your expiry date but check your address is right too, many people move and forget and then realise its not right just when they need it to be.

Still got 22 years to run on my old style paper Driving Licence. Freelander2 GS TD4 Manual in Lago Grey .Roof Mount DVD 9.2''Screen~Window Tints~Parrot CK3100 Bluetooth~Retro Fit Sony Satnav~iPhone Dashmount~Side Steps~Woodco Armrest~Mudflaps~Land Rover Sunglass Holder~LED Interior Lights~Private Plate.Evoque Collected 17th Sept 2012.


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There are already plans to phase out old-style licences altogether (Parliament has given the powers), although no date has been set yet for when they will be made illegal. I'd bet it'll be long before your 22 years expire though! I, too, still have the old-style licence, and will be hanging on to it as long as possible, but the writing is on the wall.

I've just got my new photocard licence, it was a case of having to do something as my paper one was in tatters and virtually unreadable.
I would pull it out of my wallet in as much as 6 pieces.

EYorkshire-is your new one valid for ten years? Black FL2
L200 Warrior

No, because it was a replacement and not an expiry renewal it expires in 2018 the same as my old paper one.

I may be wrong but I think its only the photocard that expires - doesn't the paper counterpart remain valid?

Its just another stealth tax anyway - with the excuse being that we all change so much over ten years we need a new photograph and by the way that's £20 even though your details are on file via your passport (and that could be up to 5 years old).

IanH wrote:

... the excuse being that we all change so much over ten years we need a new photograph.

And you still get the pleasure of handing over £20!! Black FL2
L200 Warrior

By law you cannot hold two driving licences in one name so they insist on you returning your old paper licence to be destroyed.
Your new comes in two parts, your photocard plus a paper counterpart (D740) showing any convictions, points etc that they say must be kept together although I have filed the paper part.
Also the paper counterpart must be taken with you when driving abroad, it seems to defeat the whole purpose really. as I thought a credit card size licence is all I would need for my wallet.

Just a quick hint: If you're applying for a new Driving License it's worth making a photocopy of the card with your entitlements. It has been known in the past for DVLA to 'lose' some categories and then deny they were ever there.
Not sure how common it is now buy has happened in the past, allegedly...

LoP

Just renewed my one last year, so that's good until 2022.

As I have a PCV I now have to inform my company that its about to expire and they will replace it after I have passed my medical, which will then only last 5 years . whereas before I wouldn't need a medical until I hit 45 then every 5 years until I hit 65 in 2050.

On top of that I have to keep my CPC card updated every 5 years  21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Last edited by j77 on 16th Aug 2013 3:04 pm. Edited 2 times in total

lack_of_pies wrote:

Just a quick hint: If you're applying for a new Driving License it's worth making a photocopy of the card with your entitlements. It has been known in the past for DVLA to 'lose' some categories and then deny they were ever there.
Not sure how common it is now buy has happened in the past, allegedly...

LoP

Also if you are coming up to 70 make sure you apply for your new licence with all your existing entitlements at least 6 months before the expiry date or you will loose them.
Pal of mine did not realize this and lost his LGV and motorcycle licence and lost his driving job.

Also you will have to take a medical if you need anything more than a car or bike licence, I had to take one to keep up my mini bus and 7.5 ton (in English money) and this has to be renewed at 73.

At 73 I reapplied and discovered you cannot do the 7.5 ton and mini bus "on line", so as it is no longer important just sent off for renewal and guess what? It came back with all entitlements still intact!

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