Dog Posted 12 September, 2011 Share Posted 12 September, 2011 Hello, a lady at work has just noticed that the photo on her licence has expired, looked on the DVLA website and they state that a reminder should have been sent with a form but she never received one. The photo expired about 3 months ago now and will need to go to the post office and get the appropriate form. They also want 20 quid to renew it but thats a moan for another post. Question here is, is she still legal to drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 12 September, 2011 Share Posted 12 September, 2011 pretty sure there is possibility of a big fine, but pleading ignorance might be good enough to get off if a copper is having a good day. Not sure about where you stand on your insurance though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 12 September, 2011 Share Posted 12 September, 2011 I got done many years ago for failing to advise DVLC of a change of address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 12 September, 2011 Share Posted 12 September, 2011 Found this: http://www.yourdrivinglicence.co.uk/what-happens-if-driving-licence-has-expired.html So your lady friend could be facing a £1000 fine is she drives without a valid licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Bainbridge Posted 12 September, 2011 Share Posted 12 September, 2011 You can renew it online. They take the picture from your valid passport. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_078070?CID=Motoring&PLA=url_mon&CRE=renew_my_photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 12 September, 2011 Share Posted 12 September, 2011 I was recently stung £20 for renewing mine. Rip off Britain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu0x Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 Question here is, is she still legal to drive? Answer: no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 You can renew it online. They take the picture from your valid passport. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_078070?CID=Motoring&PLA=url_mon&CRE=renew_my_photo Did mine this way. Simple and quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 I've still got my paper license, albeit it's in four pieces where its torn along the creases. And yet that is valid until I'm 70 I believe. So as far as I'm aware, I'm under no obligation to renew it, no photos needing updating. OK, it's inconvenient requiring my passport as identification for some things, but better then having to renew the license from time to time. What is far more stupid and another stealthy way to make money for the Government, is the requirement for infants to have their own passports and then having to renew them at 5 years old. Photos of a baby are not really identifiable as the same person 3 or 4 years later and it used to be the case that children could be added to the parents' passports without the need for photos of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 I'm also clinging onto my paper driving licence to avoid yet another Labour introduced stealth tax... (caveat: sticking my neck out somewhat there as I've no idea when the photo licences were introduced. Could be a nasty Tory idea for all I know but, hey, I've got a Labour bashing reputation to uphold so fingers crossed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 erm....I still only have the paper only version of my driving license! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 I'd have thought that yes, still legal because the Licence is still valid - but the photo isn't. may be completely wrong though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 I'd have thought that yes, still legal because the Licence is still valid - but the photo isn't. may be completely wrong though... I would have thought the license would have to have a valid photo to itself be valid, though I equally could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 erm....I still only have the paper only version of my driving license! So do I, and with an address that I have not resided in for over probably 30 years...! I rent cars every month during the course of my job and have to present my licence every time - never had a problem yet - touch wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 So do I, and with an address that I have not resided in for over probably 30 years...! I rent cars every month during the course of my job and have to present my licence every time - never had a problem yet - touch wood. As I said earlier, I got done for this. Someone hit me (NOT my fault) and I had moved house and given birth within the previous 3 months. The police let the other driver go (he was a soldier - uniforms together eh) even though he was clearly at fault (witnesses statements). I had to produce my licence and I hadn't got round to changing my address. I got a fine - he got away scot free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Bateman Posted 13 September, 2011 Share Posted 13 September, 2011 I was recently stung £20 for renewing mine. Rip off Britain. Me too. I even sent them the same photo as I still had one!!!! Pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 14 September, 2011 Share Posted 14 September, 2011 Question here is, is she still legal to drive? In short, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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