Do potential employers look less favourably on those needing to give notice ?

MovingForwards

Jimmy_Boy said:

Well this is a pain in the backside. The job is a driving job and upon checking my driving license, it expired TODAY! I didnt realise there was a need to renew it, got no renewal notice. 

I dont have a valid passport so cant renew it online, and I believe I need the reminder letter to apply for a license renewal at the post office!

Yes you can:
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/renew-driving-licence

It's also only the photo expiring, not the licence unless you're over 70.

Doshwaster

Exodi said:

Notice period is expected and planned around.

Personally I think it looks worse if someone is unemployed, than needing to serve a 1 month notice (which is completely normal).

Depends on the reasons for being unemployed. If it's due to a recent redundancy then it can be a big advantage as you are able to start immediately. 

General_Grant

MovingForwards said:

Jimmy_Boy said:

Well this is a pain in the backside. The job is a driving job and upon checking my driving license, it expired TODAY! I didnt realise there was a need to renew it, got no renewal notice. 

I dont have a valid passport so cant renew it online, and I believe I need the reminder letter to apply for a license renewal at the post office!

Yes you can:
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/renew-driving-licence

It's also only the photo expiring, not the licence unless you're over 70.

Not what the Government website suggests - Motorists reminded of the importance in renewing their photocard driving licences - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

General_Grant

Jimmy_Boy said:

Well this is a pain in the backside. The job is a driving job and upon checking my driving license, it expired TODAY! I didnt realise there was a need to renew it, got no renewal notice. 

I dont have a valid passport so cant renew it online, and I believe I need the reminder letter to apply for a license renewal at the post office!

Is the address on the licence where you live now? 

Jimmy_Boy

Yes, lives at same address for 24 years

Jimmy_Boy

General_Grant said:

MovingForwards said:

Jimmy_Boy said:

Well this is a pain in the backside. The job is a driving job and upon checking my driving license, it expired TODAY! I didnt realise there was a need to renew it, got no renewal notice. 

I dont have a valid passport so cant renew it online, and I believe I need the reminder letter to apply for a license renewal at the post office!

Yes you can:
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/renew-driving-licence

It's also only the photo expiring, not the licence unless you're over 70.

Not what the Government website suggests - Motorists reminded of the importance in renewing their photocard driving licences - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

I had a 'Webchat' with DVLA and they advised to apply via post office. They said there are 2 parts, section 4 and section 11. Section 4 is the 10 year bit, and section 11 the Age 70 bit (I think). They said I can continue to drive if I have applied for a renewal based on section 11. I clarified with the webchat person 'To clarify... if I apply for a renewal at the Post Office, I can continue to drive while I wait for the License?' to which I got a reply of 'Yes'.

Unfortunately I did not manage to get a copy of this webchat as the chat ended shortly after and all the text was removed. I was going to copy it as 'evidence' but didnt get the opportunity. 

General_Grant

Jimmy_Boy said:

General_Grant said:

MovingForwards said:

Jimmy_Boy said:

Well this is a pain in the backside. The job is a driving job and upon checking my driving license, it expired TODAY! I didnt realise there was a need to renew it, got no renewal notice. 

I dont have a valid passport so cant renew it online, and I believe I need the reminder letter to apply for a license renewal at the post office!

Yes you can:
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/renew-driving-licence

It's also only the photo expiring, not the licence unless you're over 70.

Not what the Government website suggests - Motorists reminded of the importance in renewing their photocard driving licences - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

I had a 'Webchat' with DVLA and they advised to apply via post office. They said there are 2 parts, section 4 and section 11. Section 4 is the 10 year bit, and section 11 the Age 70 bit (I think). They said I can continue to drive if I have applied for a renewal based on section 11. I clarified with the webchat person 'To clarify... if I apply for a renewal at the Post Office, I can continue to drive while I wait for the License?' to which I got a reply of 'Yes'.

Unfortunately I did not manage to get a copy of this webchat as the chat ended shortly after and all the text was removed. I was going to copy it as 'evidence' but didnt get the opportunity. 

But if you hadn't applied and the licence passed its expiry date then you would not have been licensed to drive.

400ixl

Have a read of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/695575/inf188x6-can-i-drive-while-my-application-is-with-dvla.pdf

It explains when you can still drive whilst they are processing a renewal.

Jimmy_Boy

Thanks for the link. I don’t gave time to read it at work but will when I finish at 2am.

Could anyone answer with a simple yes or no - ‘if my license expired on 7th Mar 22 and I sent a renew application at the post office on 8th Mar 22, can I drive while DVLA process my renewal?’

Thanks

MovingForwards

Yes you can still drive while waiting for your replacement licence, provided you're not disqualified or having a medical condition reported to the DVLA which they need to review etc.

My photo card expired before Christmas, however due to personal circumstances (bereavement, funeral etc), I didn't renew it until a few months later. I had a reminder letter from the DVLA about renewing it and how I COULD face upto a £1k fine. It was done at the PO on the Saturday and delivered the Thursday. Not heard further from the DVLA.