No Photo ID

GaleSF63

TheBanker said:

A simple solution would be to have the DVLA issue a type of photocard license that's not valid for driving. Make it a different colour to avoid any confusion.

The applicant would pay the normal DVLA fee, and complete the normal DVLA identity checks. In return they'd receive a photo ID card, which would have the same acceptability as a driving license for ID purposes. This could be available to those who are not able to drive for medical reasons, have no interest in driving, or have been banned from driving. Perhaps if you surrender your license for medical reasons you could be given a replacement 'non driving license' free of charge. 

This is along the lines of what I was thinking  - anyone who had had a driving licence but was no longer fit to drive could still renew their licence but it would come with something like a large unmissable cross on it and of course no driving categories on the back. I didn't think of a different colour - good idea.