Driving Licence renewal

gilly58
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I didnt realise my photocard driving licence had expired, i have had no reminder 

I thought you licence was until you turned 70
Ive sent a renewal form off with new picture, 
But ive read if its over due by 2 years you need to retake your test 
Does anyone now if this is true
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  • Aretnap
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    No it's not true.
  • TooManyPoints
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    No it isn't true. The maximum penalty for the offence (which is not prosecuted very often) is a fine of £1,000.
  • gilly58
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    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.

     This is what i read that made me think i would have to retake my test

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    gilly58 said:

    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.

     This is what i read that made me think i would have to retake my test

    No. In the absence of medical issues, or disqualification by a court, your entitlement to drive is valid until you reach 70.
  • user1977
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    Your licence (i.e. your right to drive) hasn't expired. It's your photocard which has expired.
  • TooManyPoints
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    Renewing a driving licence that has been expired for some time

    If more than two years has passed since your driving licence expired, ...etc


    Where did you get this from?

  • gilly58
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    There is a few places on internet where it states after 2 years they me get you to retake your test or at least ask why its taken so long
  • gilly58
    gilly58 Forumite Posts: 53
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    Has anyone else been in this position before, 
    Its not excuse but i did not receive a reminder, 
  • user1977
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    edited 12 March at 11:44AM
    gilly58 said:
    There is a few places on internet where it states after 2 years they me get you to retake your test
    Are you reading the replies here? Where does it say on the internet that if your photocard has expired you have to retake your test? If those places aren't reputable sources of information, why are you believing them?
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