Marriage allowance open for registration?

Mersey_2

I think there's a legal challenge pending re the abolition of paper licenses.

Errata

I believe once you've reached 70 years of age, you may also have to pass a medical every 3 years, subsequently.

You believe wrong. A licence for an over 70 can be renewed online.

billywilly

fredandwilma wrote: »

No valid driving licence = no valid insurance, i.e if she has an accident tomorrow and cannot produce a valid driving licence, the insurance is also invalid.




I believe once you've reached 70 years of age, you may also have to pass a medical every 3 years, subsequently.




http://www.yourdrivinglicence.co.uk/what-happens-if-driving-licence-has-expired.html







Note :-

Renewing a driving licence that has been expired for some time

"If more than two years has passed since your driving licence expired, you may be made to retake your driving test in order to get a new licence. This is especially the case if your licence has expired due to age (driving licences need to be renewed when you reach seventy years of age) or for medical reasons. For these, you may also have to pass a medical. In other cases, you can simply apply for a new licence without problem, although the DVLA will often want to know why your licence has been expired for so long."







"It is important to know when your driving licence expiry date is (or was), as it is illegal to drive without a valid licence. Although the DVLA may send renewal reminders prior to the expiry date, it is your responsibility to make sure that your licence is up-to-date, including getting renewal forms if necessary. Driving without a valid driving licence can result in a fine of up to £1,000, and between three and six penalty points on your licence. Your car can also be seized and crushed."






Sorry to hijack OP's thread.

Right, the licence application is now in the post (well that's what I say - it will be on Monday!)

From the DVLA site it says that if you are awaiting a renewal, have applied for it and you are not suspended from driving - you are still able to drive legally.

fredandwilma

billywilly wrote: »

Neither of us has the 'modern licence' - mine is a paper one (issued in 1978) and my wife's paper one ran out when she was 70 last year, and she has not asked for a new one, despite her continuing to drive - (uummm
must do something about that)
Neither of us has ever had a passport.
We don't use credit cards
We don't have any bank loans - never have had.
We only have a small mortgage from our family trust.
My wife wouldn't know how to switch a computer on.
Neither of us have mobile phones

God help us!!!

billywilly wrote: »

I realise she is. But whilst she may not have one, she is still entitled to drive isn't she? Hope so as the insurance may be invalid too.
Methinks I will check it out with the local police in the morning.

PS, just had a look on the DVLA website.

If she had a licence up to her 70th, that it wasn't suspended then she can continue to drive whilst waiting for the new licence. You can do this for up to 1 year.

I have the from here and a photo so best get it in the post in the morning - applying for a change of address as that costs nothing. Otherwise it is £20.

Errata wrote: »

You believe wrong. A licence for an over 70 can be renewed online.

I never mentioned online, but as you've mentioned it, it's not possible to renew online until later today as:-






a) The online service is currently unavailable




https://motoring.direct.gov.uk/service/DvoConsumer.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=RE7&_nfls=false






b) Neither billy or his wife have ever had a UK passport, (see above,) if they have to send a licence photo, as they both have never had the photo card licence, (see above.)




c) His wife wouldn't know how to switch a computer on, doesn't have an email address? (see above.) Probably a blessing in disguise.




They are both also responsible for informing DVLA of change of address, (see above.)




Mrs billywilly also has to pass a minimum eyesight test and have the support of her doctor to continue driving. You can continue driving whilst your licence is being renewed, (if it's being renewed,) if you meet ALL the following conditions:-




https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70#before-you-start






The fact is, according to billywilly, Mrs billywilly has been driving since last year, (a minimum of 6 months,) without a valid driving licence or valid car insurance, regardless of whether he IS going to or has posted someone else's form. At the end of it all, it's Mrs billywillys responsibility to renew her driving licence when it expires, but I wouldn't be too happy with my partners antics on the internet, (if there IS a Mrs billywilly.)






I suggest if you're unhappy with this poster, (billywilly,) there are steps you can take, i.e. take photo evidence, report this poster to Ofcom, DWP, DVLA or whoever else this may concern.




By the way, billywilly is street slang for :-








http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=billy+willy








Interestingly, billywilly has made 410 posts of which 110 posts have been deleted. That's over a quarter of all posts deleted. I wonder how many more will be deleted today?




Whether this poster is genuine or not, it can be difficult enough living with disabilities yourself or caring for anyone with ANY sort of disability and sometimes the prejudices faced in every day living, without upsetting what can arguably be said, vulnerable people.




People who receive "disability" benefits account for a very minute portion of the overall welfare bill and for all those in genuine need, I'm sure it can only enhance the quality of daily living. I'm sure anyone with an unhealthy body (or mind,) would gladly swap any benefits or assistance they receive, to have a "healthy" body, right this minute.


As I've said before, your health is the most precious commodity you have, which money just can't always buy.




Not all "disabled" people are disingenuous.