northernmonkey

Mrs has just informed me that her licence is due to expire ( I don't think she should have one anyway, but thats another story!)

Popped on to DVLA's site, but couldn't find out how to do it etc? Presumably it won't cost? Ain't her fault they only last 10 years!

JLStretton

had to do mine , they sent the forms through the post, or you can get them from post office

cost 17.50 if i remember

northernmonkey

That's outrageous! Once upon a time a paper licence lasted till you were 70, now because they want photocards, we have to pay every 10 years!

HHHMMMPPPPHHHHH!

fuzzy

will you still look like your current photo at 70 ?

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Aye .. Mines till 2050 .. Never knew you had to renew?? Money grab?

northernmonkey

Of course mate, i'm a fecking supermodel!

i'm gonna check mine now, maybe it's one of these new driver thingys? She only passed 5 years ago!

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Must be another Stealth thingy mate ... Had mine for over 10 year and no Renewal letter or fook all?

northernmonkey

nope, i just checked mine and part 4a is the valid from, 4b is the expiry and mine expires in 2010!

Robbing twats.

Edit: Part 4b is who the photo expires, licence remains valid though???

No doubt you have to pay to update your photo though

fuzzy

mine expires in july this year. the card only last 10 years but you driving entitlement lasts until your 70.

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Aye ... Mines a ten year one ... Got my Bike ticket few year back so they must have renewed it from then with new Photo ... FFS never knew about that ... BC car ticket's are every 5 year but dont cost anything!!

fuzzy

ive heard stories of people being done for driving without a vald licence and no insurance because they had not renewed theirs as they didnt know about it.

northernmonkey

Yeah mate, and after a bit more digging, it costs Ł20 to renew and if you don't, your licence is still valid, but you risk a fine of Ł1000!

DVLA =

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Aye Fuz .. Ne one told me anything about the 10 year stint ... Bike test .. Nowt .. HGV2 ... No mention.

Ł20 .. mmm ..

fuzzy

ive also heard stories of renewed licences coming back with some of the previous driving entitlements missing and have been advised to photocopy my old card before sending it back.

.Ross.

iTrader: (2)

Aye well GOV agencys tend to be full of Doughnuts ... Hope mine comes back without 3 points

Have all mine on file.

Red16

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ence/DG_078070