Renewing 3-year driving licence

John_Gray

I sent in a driving licence renewal form to DVLA a couple of months ago, but have heard nothing since.

My three-year licence expires in early June.

I tried renewing it online, but I "was not eligible".

Not being a key worker, I cannot contact DVLA by phone.

What should I do - just carry on driving?  I haven't seen any guidance anywhere...

AdrianC

Is this an over 70 renewal?

https://www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence-at-70

John_Gray

Thanks, Adrian - yes, it is!

I have now tracked down DVLA's short PDF INF188/6 "Can I drive while my application is with DVLA" which seems to apply.  Apparently I need to check that "Your doctor must have told you that you are fit to drive", since I satisfy all the other criteria.

Do you have any other advice from elsewhere?

AdrianC

Did you actually, y'know, read the link I posted...?

John_Gray

Yes I had, but I had found the leaflet first.  It has more pretty colours than your link...