DVLA and paper licences

TooManyPoints

Bear in mind that driving with an expired photocard is not the same as driving with an expired driving licence.

Unless the driver has a short-term licence, restricted for medical reasons, his “entitlement to drive” (i.e. his “licence”) is valid until he reaches age 70. The expiry of his photocard does not alter that.

Driving with an expired photocard carries a fine only. Driving with an expired (or no) driving licence carries an endorsement together with three to six points (or a disqualification).

There is widespread misunderstanding about this with even some insurers occasionally insisting they are one and the same.

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chrisw said:

I've still got a paper licence and I like having it. It feels like being part of an ever diminishing group and saves worrying and having to pay for renewal.

Me too.

Over the years I've saved a fair amount, plus I've never once had to worry that I'm one of the "thousands of motorists risking £1000 fine" for driving with an expired photocard (According to the clickbait feed on my 'phone. One day I'll find out how to turn that off.....)

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Mildly_Miffed said:

Car_54 said:

chrisw said:

I've still got a paper licence and I like having it. It feels like being part of an ever diminishing group and saves worrying and having to pay for renewal.

If renewing every 10 years worries you, you may need help.

...but that whole £1.40/years... It's MORE THAN 10p/MONTH, DAMMIT!

Any bill can be made to look small by expressing it in cost per day. The usual comparator is 'for the price of a cup of coffee' per day (which equates to nearly a grand a year - don't seem so small now, does it!)