DVLA - keeping revoked license as ID?

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  • usefulmale
    usefulmale Posts: 2,627 Forumite
    Robisere wrote: »
    A revoked document, especially revoked as a government-issued document, cannot be legally used for any purpose. An expired document is different: it will carry proof of expiry, in the form of an expired date. What happens if a police officer has sight of the revoked licence, do you think?

    Absolutely nothing unless the person the licence refers to is driving.
  • iltisman
    iltisman Posts: 2,589 Forumite
    I have licences for all sorts of things that are now invalid due to lack of current medical, currency etc but I could use them as ID.
    The only thing I won't keep are ID cards for airports, work etc as I feel that would be asking for trouble.
  • varghesejim
    varghesejim Posts: 151 Forumite
    Andy_L wrote: »
    Under what law?

    Identity documents act

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/40/crossheading/false-identity-documents-etc

    Quoting section 6 below


    6Possession of false identity documents etc without reasonable excuse
    (1)It is an offence for a person (“P”), without reasonable excuse, to have in P's possession or under P's control—
    (a)an identity document that is false,
    (b)an identity document that was improperly obtained,
  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    varghesejim wrote: »
    Identity documents act

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/40/crossheading/false-identity-documents-etc

    Quoting section 6 below


    6Possession of false identity documents etc without reasonable excuse
    (1)It is an offence for a person (“P”), without reasonable excuse, to have in P's possession or under P's control—
    (a)an identity document that is false,
    (b)an identity document that was improperly obtained,

    But it’s not false, it’s a genuine licence.
  • Johno100
    Johno100 Posts: 5,259 Forumite
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    varghesejim wrote: »
    Identity documents act

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/40/crossheading/false-identity-documents-etc

    Quoting section 6 below

    6Possession of false identity documents etc without reasonable excuse
    (1)It is an offence for a person (“P”), without reasonable excuse, to have in P's possession or under P's control—
    (a)an identity document that is false,
    (b)an identity document that was improperly obtained,

    But it would neither be false or improperly obtained. Now if it said improperly retained......
  • varghesejim
    varghesejim Posts: 151 Forumite
    Johno100 wrote: »
    But it would neither be false or improperly obtained. Now if it said improperly retained......

    I agree it is open for interpretation. Arguably if the issuing authority cancels the document it is as good as false document when used as an id where dvla issued licence is expected?
  • Paradigm
    Paradigm Posts: 3,613 Forumite
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    varghesejim wrote: »
    I agree it is open for interpretation. Arguably if the issuing authority cancels the document it is as good as false document when used as an id where dvla issued licence is expected?


    They haven't cancelled "the document" they have revoked his entitlement to drive!
    The photocard is a totally separate issue & is valid for 10 years from date of issue.
    Always try to be at least half the person your dog thinks you are!
  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    varghesejim wrote: »
    I agree it is open for interpretation. Arguably if the issuing authority cancels the document it is as good as false document when used as an id where dvla issued licence is expected?

    It’s still a genuine licence.
  • Car_54
    Car_54 Posts: 8,209 Forumite
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    varghesejim wrote: »
    Identity documents act

    http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/40/crossheading/false-identity-documents-etc

    Quoting section 6 below


    6Possession of false identity documents etc without reasonable excuse
    (1)It is an offence for a person (“P”), without reasonable excuse, to have in P's possession or under P's control—
    (a)an identity document that is false,
    (b)an identity document that was improperly obtained,

    That is a selective quotation - the act requires "improper intention". Using it to prove a correct age or address would not be improper.
  • AndyMc.....
    AndyMc..... Posts: 3,248 Forumite
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    Car_54 wrote: »
    That is a selective quotation - the act requires "improper intention". Using it to prove a correct age or address would not be improper.

    And it’s not a false document.
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