Driving License

annielove_3

Hi there am sorry if this has been asked before I have recently moved home so have tried to change address of hubby license on line cant seem to do as license is due to expire this month I didnt know they were only valid for 10 years ek will I have to pay for this and why dont they sent out reminders?
My license is still the old paper one what also happens with this one?

Thanks in advance for any replys

Chippy_Minton_2

You get a free photo card replacement. Do you have the new style passport as they'll use that photo.

Your OH cannot drive when his expires until he gets a replacement. If caught he risks having his car taken from him, £150 to get it back £60 and three points.

dzug1

If you have an old style licence you can change it for a card for free if you change address - £20 if you just want to do it

The card has to be renewed every 10 years and I believe there is a fee of £20 - not 100% sure of this though

Maybe they have sent a reminder to your old address?

annielove_3

Thanks guys no reminders as yet i pick up the mail from old address.
Yikes to no driving when expires as it does say on back of photocard bit vaild to 2045 but 09 on the front it take it this means nothing.

Chippy_Minton_2

I take it he's 70 (34 now) in 2045 when the entitlements run out.
The current licence expires in 2009.

Rolandtheroadie

Driving before your licence is returned

You can drive before you get your licence as long as you:

• have held a Great Britain or Northern Ireland licence issued since 1 January 1976 or another exchangeable licence
• are not disqualified from driving
• haven't been refused a licence for medical reasons or for failing to comply with medical enquiries
• wouldn't be refused a licence for medical reasons - if in doubt, check with your doctor
• keep to any special conditions that apply to your licence

DaveF327

annielove wrote: »

Thanks guys no reminders as yet i pick up the mail from old address.

Shame on the DVLA; they promised that remimders would be sent to everyone in plenty of time.

Yikes to no driving when expires as it does say on back of photocard bit vaild to 2045 but 09 on the front it take it this means nothing.

As scotsman4th said above, you can still drive while your licence is away at DVLA for processing.

As for the dates, you need to understand the difference between entitlement and the photocard. His entitlement is valid until 2045, which means that his car qualification will only be reviewed at age 70 on medical grounds. The photograph needs renewing this year, but he can still drive while that process takes place.

annielove_3

Thanks again form filled in now all ready to post in morning