Driving licence

[coxyhog]

My licence runs out on 5 May so got a letter last week saying apply for a new one.Received it today & it runs out on 15 Aug,the day before I'm 70.
What I don't understand is why they didn't make the expiry of my last one 15 Aug?

 

[JBell]

Probably because a driving license only lasts for 10 years so the dates don't align

 

[EmilysDad]

is that because from being 70 you need to get a doctor to confirm you're still ok to drive ....???

my paper licence runs out the day before my 70th birthday

 

[AndySlade]

Bureaucracy, in one word! Mine runs out on 16th June, day before I am 70. Have applied already for new one. they wanted old one back, cut in half, not a chance before new one arrives. Also took photos of current driving licence. My mate who amongst other things is a motorcycle trainer with the police, had his motorcycle entitlement removed last time he renewed his licence because of going from paper to photocard. Had to retake his motorcycle test. I renewed on-line but realise I will lose mini-bus and another group, but don’t use them.

 

[EmilysDad]

....... My mate who amongst other things is a motorcycle trainer with the police, had his motorcycle entitlement removed last time he renewed his licence because of going from paper to photocard. Had to retake his motorcycle test. ......

I've heard of various cases like that and the fact you have to retake the test is unbelievable ..... the information on the previous entitlements must be on record somewhere.

 

[grayb]

From 70 you have to renew every 3 years.

 

[AndySlade]

Yes, seems to fit In with the lifecycle of new cars!

 

[coxyhog]

Just looked at the backs of both new & old and they both have expiry dates of 15.08.2023....but the front of the old one says 16.05.2023.
Bonkers!

 

[AndySlade]

Just looked at the backs of both new & old and they both have expiry dates of 15.08.2023....but the front of the old one says 16.05.2023.
Bonkers!

Obviously have never heard of right first time!

 

[Ron240]

I just renewed my photocard licence at the beginning of this month. The old one was due to expire in April but I got the reminder in at end of February so I just done it quickly rather than waiting till the expiry date.
By law your photograph expires after exactly 10 years so you need to get a new one, but logic dictates that your entitlement to drive has not expired...only your photograph.
When I need to renew my photograph next time my licence will only be valid for 4 years which takes me up to my 70th birthday.
Then I believe it is a simple online self certificate excercise to renew it for A and B categories.

 

[rorywquin]

is that because from being 70 you need to get a doctor to confirm you're still ok to drive ....???

my paper licence runs out the day before my 70th birthday

Don’t need anything from the doc or anyone else unless, you have issues. I got mine last October.

 

[EmilysDad]

Don’t need anything from the doc or anyone else unless, you have issues. I got mine last October.

OK ....I thought you had to confirm with your doctor that you were well.

 

[Ron240]

OK ....I thought you had to conform with your doctor that you were well.

You do for certain other categories of licence, but not for A and B.

 

[EmilysDad]

Driving while DVLA has your licence​

You can drive while your licence is being renewed if you meet all the following conditions:

• you have the support of your doctor to continue driving
• you had a valid licence
• you only drive under the conditions of the previous licence
• your application is less than a year old
• your last licence wasn’t revoked or refused for medical reasons
• you’re not currently disqualified
• you weren’t disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1 June 2013

I knew your doctor was involved somewhere along the line because my Dad was sent for tests on the back renewing licence a few years ago which ultimately led to his 3 way by-pass

 

[Ron240]

Yes it does say that but no proof is required for A and B category licence renewals as long as you are in good physical health.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Driving while DVLA has your licence​

You can drive while your licence is being renewed if you meet all the following conditions:

• you have the support of your doctor to continue driving
• you had a valid licence
• you only drive under the conditions of the previous licence
• your application is less than a year old
• your last licence wasn’t revoked or refused for medical reasons
• you’re not currently disqualified
• you weren’t disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1 June 2013

I knew your doctor was involved somewhere along the line because my Dad was sent for tests on the back renewing licence a few years ago which ultimately led to his 3 way by-pass

How do you know if you have the support of your Doctor ? Mine is far too busy to care about my driving.

 

[AndySlade]

You self declare no issues

 

[Srdl]

Don’t need anything from the doc or anyone else unless, you have issues. I got mine last October.

Ditto

 

[ernieh]

Bureaucracy, in one word! Mine runs out on 16th June, day before I am 70. Have applied already for new one. they wanted old one back, cut in half, not a chance before new one arrives. Also took photos of current driving licence. My mate who amongst other things is a motorcycle trainer with the police, had his motorcycle entitlement removed last time he renewed his licence because of going from paper to photocard. Had to retake his motorcycle test. I renewed on-line but realise I will lose mini-bus and another group, but don’t use them.

Regarding mini-bus and some caravans (I think) if you are already driving those and need to retain that part of the licence, can you not ask for it to be retained? I was in the same situation, but after 70 wasn't needing them, so like you it wasn't an issue.

Ernie

 

[sonic]

I am over 70 I had the same problem a few years back, I re-applied & the second one was for 3 years.
Possibly you applied for a replacement without realising?
Strangely my latest one is for 4 years.