Driving Licence query

Ellie2758

How come the DVLA know

lil_me

If the DVLA has said he's never held a licence his insurance claims will probably be illegal aswell, fraud. When he does pass get him to take a copy of the pass certificate aswell before he sends it back.

izoomzoom

A similar thing almost happened to us a couple of years ago.

We arrived in this country, with international drivier's licences which were valid for three years. However, what we did not realise is that the UK only recognises foreign licences for 1 year, and at the very last minute, (ie day before 1 year was up), we realised, and had to make a mad rush to the closest DVLA office. However, our foreign licences were no longer recognised the following day (ie no valid licence) and for the three weeks that we waited for the UK licences to come through, we were obviously forbidden from driving.

This was quite difficult for my husband too, as he had to test vehicles as part of his job. He told his employer what was happening and co refused to allow him to drive any vehicles on any public roads until the UK licence came through.

Don't take any chances, it isn't the risk. OP make sure your cousin isn't driving anymore.

tigs78

Your cousin also needs to be aware that if he is stopped driving by the Police and a check with the DVLA reveals he does not have a substantive license then his vehicle will be seized (under 165 A & B of the RTA) and he will have to pay £105 + daily charges to secure it's release to a driver who does have a license and insurance. This new law also applies to those driving without insurance.

gelato_cat

I don't think he has a leg to stand on... he needs to retake the test

I'm a bit mystified as to why he didn't bother to chase the DVLA for his real licence within the first two years though! :eek: I couldn't wait to get my hands on mine (presumably he couldn't either, as he sent off the docs the day he passed his test). And he's only again worrying about this nine years down the line? He needs to act fast!

It's not like he wasn't bothered about driving either, as, like you say, he's driving and has (invalid) insurance... presumably he wouldn't need lessons as he's had enough practice , just needs to take the tests.

Suze

MKwife wrote: »

Not sure if this is the place to put this.

My cousin passed his driving test in 1998, and sent off all the documents straightaway for his real licence and forgot all about it. However his real licence never came.....

Eventually, he did ring the DVLA who informed him that that had on record the date he passed his test but as they did not receive the documents, he would have to re-take his test as 2 years had passed since he passed his test by this point.

He has never re-taken his test and he really doesn't know what to do. It has been 8 years since he passed his test now and he is still driving, etc. He has made insurance claims, etc just like a normal full licence holder.

It is very expensive to learn to drive and take tests etc and he doesn't have the money for it.

I said I would ask on here to see if anyone else has any ideas as to where he stands and what he should do.

Thanking you in advance.

Rachie_B

pinkshoes wrote: »

I guy a work with lost his license for something (no doubt idiotic!), then after his ban had finished, he applied for his provisional again, then retook his test and passed. After passing your test, you have 12 months to send off for your full licence, which he forgot to do, so now he no longer has a licence AGAIN, and if he wants it back he'll have to take his test again.

Your cousin is not permitted to drive on the roads, and it is illegal, and entirely his fault for forgetting to query where his license got to... such is life! he should stop driving immediately, and re-apply for his provisional, then take his test. If he's been driving for that long, and not picked up too many bad habits, then he shouldn't have a problem passing!

You actually have 2 years from the date you pass to get your full driving licence

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anewman

I think 2 years is enough to contact the DVLA to inform them you haven't got your license yet.

I am surprised he got away with driving illegally not being pulled over by the police, even into making insurance claims. Something is wrong with the driving license system.

scbk

Dunno if this is the norm but I did my car test last year, handed both parts of my licence over before the test and didn't see them again, just got sent out my new full licence?

Gold_Shogun

scbk wrote: »

Dunno if this is the norm but I did my car test last year, handed both parts of my licence over before the test and didn't see them again, just got sent out my new full licence?

You actually have a choice upon passing a test under the recent rules.

1) ... You can allow the Examiner to return the Provisional & notification directly (NO charge is payable & you are issued a covering certificate for the meantime)

OR

2) ... You can retain the provisional & certificate yourself and send it off yourself at a later date (BUT you then have to pay the £19 fee) ...

Option 2 is generally used only when/if you may be required to produce the licence itself shortly after the test (such as, for example, taking a bike test almost immediately after your car test, or similar such circumstances)