Is your photo driving licence about to expire?

rishtongirl · 27-07-2011, 15:17

Is your driving licence valid?: 30-second check to save a £1,000 fine...

If you have a photographic driving licence I would advise you to check it, following the advice on the above website. Your paper licence may be valid until you reach the age of 70, but your photographic licence is only valid for 10 years from date of issue. It costs £20 to renew, but you could be fined up to £1,000 if you fail to do so, even if your paper licence is OK. I just thought I would warn everyone, and save you the expense of the fine.

entwisi · 27-07-2011, 16:09

Looks at scratty old non photo license and smirks quietly to self :-)

cashman · 27-07-2011, 16:09

cheers fer that, its summat i was not aware of.

Michael1954 · 27-07-2011, 16:21

The DVLA will send a renewal reminder before the expiry date.

cashman · 27-07-2011, 16:23

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Originally Posted by entwisi

Looks at scratty old non photo license and smirks quietly to self :-)

yeh will have to remain at the same address until yer 70,to continue smirking.

rishtongirl · 27-07-2011, 16:24

Most people aren't aware of it, so you are not alone, Cashy. Apparently, one third of all UK photo licenses are out of date. I thought a heads up might save people a lot of hassle and a shedload of money. Is yours due for renewal, or are you OK for now?

rishtongirl · 27-07-2011, 16:26

You can have unlimited free renewals for change of address. Yes, a reminder will be sent (if it hasn't been already), but it's useful information anyway, I think.

Michael1954 · 27-07-2011, 16:34

Another thing to be aware of is you have to inform the DVLA if you change address. You risk a £1000 if you don't.

cashman · 27-07-2011, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by rishtongirl

Most people aren't aware of it, so you are not alone, Cashy. Apparently, one third of all UK photo licenses are out of date. I thought a heads up might save people a lot of hassle and a shedload of money. Is yours due for renewal, or are you OK for now?

not sure am gonna check after tea ta.

Leyanne · 27-07-2011, 17:22

changing address doesn't work - it still runs out after 10 years regardless. Just got my reminder the other day and I've only had this one for about a year since we moved here.

rishtongirl · 27-07-2011, 17:37

I didn't say that changing address would reset the clock, so to speak. All I meant was you can change your address with the DVLA free of charge and you will get a new photo license when you do tell the DVLA. It will still expire on its original expiry date though. I apologise if I didn't make that clear.

jaysay · 27-07-2011, 17:40

Don't think it will bother me

steeljack · 27-07-2011, 17:55

anyone know if a British driving licence (green paper , no photo) is still valid if you are not resident in the UK , and the UK address no longer used. Thanks

reason for query , its cheaper to get a rental car in the UK with a British or EU issued licence than using a foreign one

sorry for thread wander

Margaret Pilkington · 27-07-2011, 18:41

I still have my tatty paper licence too......not that I drive these days.......well, unless you consider driving the man daft, driving.

Michael1954 · 27-07-2011, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeljack

anyone know if a British driving licence (green paper , no photo) is still valid if you are not resident in the UK , and the UK address no longer used. Thanks

reason for query , its cheaper to get a rental car in the UK with a British or EU issued licence than using a foreign one

sorry for thread wander

See my earlier post about notifying the DVLA about changes of address. Your licence has to show your current permanent address.