hungryhorace

Then start reading what I am writing properly.

(As it appears, you're actually a very talented photographer! I just wish you would read and comprehend what I am writing rather than continue to mis-read)

Mitzyboy

Thank you for that

On this though ... I'm not misreading what you say honestly .... I just don't agree with what you say because Ive already researched this to death in the past. People sometimes don't agree ..... thats life

BritInParis

hungryhorace has it right. The expiry of your photocard is mutually exclusive from the expiry date of your actual licence. Using my licence as an example, looking at the front I can see that my photocard expires on 06/10/2020 i.e. ten years since my photo was last updated however looking on the back of my photocard I can see my licence actually expires on 09/04/2054 i.e. the day before my 70th birthday.

Mitzyboy

Yes ... and no.

My licence also shows an expiry date for when I am (I think) 70, but ..... the licence HAS to be renewed every 10 years. If you dont renew it, then it is out of date and you take the risk

I'm tiring of repeating this, but I have already researched this, with DVLA etc ... if you don't accept it, fine ... just google it and read from competent legal authorities what the consequences might be. I am not, as a moderator on this site, going to allow people to think that they can allow the renewal date to go by without the risk of any consequences.

If you are unsure, go to a local Police Station or phone the DVLA and ask, or speak to a solicitor

BritInParis

You will be fined for not renewing your photocard but it's your photocard that expires not your licence. There are many people who still only hold an old paper licence. For them there is no such requirement.

Mitzyboy

Yes, I agree ...... but the message is still renew your photocard licence every 10 years ........ as I originally stated, it is different for the full paper licences.

I cant get more official than this Government advice, but judging from whats gone before on this thread, thats probably wrong as well

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/m...iving-licences

hungryhorace

Where on that page does it say your driving licence is invalidated if you don't renew your photo card? It doesn't. Why? Because it's simply untrue to claim as such.

Mitzyboy

OK, it's OK to risk a 1000 fine then?
I guess the members here will make up their own mind HH

Try this one :-)

Your new licence will normally run out ten years
from the date we issue it, unless you are over sixty
or hold a medical licence

http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum.../dg_078131.pdf

Notice the words above .... runs out ...

That's two government web sites and a lawyers site so far. I'm giving up now because I'm pretty sure people will understand what they should do to avoid any risk ..... don't you?

hungryhorace

It's wrong. Government websites often give incorrect information you realise?

Mitzyboy

So thats the DVLA, the UK Gov Government web site and the solicitors who make their money representing the law .......... all wrong, and you're right ... OK, no problem ... I understand

hungryhorace

No, the DVLA is not wrong. See their email to a citizen above in which they confirm what I have said all along.

All I read is one non-lawyer offering advice on an issue he's clearly not qualified to offer advice on.

princess1

Hi everyone
i am new to the forum can anyone help me with some clear advise please.......
i have recently moved back to the UK, and my driving licence has expired!
I been told not to put that i was living in Spain on my renewal form.
Then i have also been told to put that i was living in Spain.

I did try to apply on line entered all details that i lived in Spain ect then the process didn't go through as my passport is more than 5 yrs old well it just said to go to the post office.

Although i am living here i am at a family members at the moment is this an issue that i was out of the country.????

i returned every month to UK since august.

i am registering with doctors ect next week.

Any advise would be much appreciated by a very confused princess....

Mitzyboy

Well ..... go to the post office then :-)
As you say, you have to have a recent passport to get your licence renewed on line, but you can do it at the post office. I think you can even do it at your local DVLA office, but don't quote me on that. What has caused you concern? If you live in the UK and are resident here, then it's not a problem.

One thing is for sure ..... if you dont do it, then you cant drive in the UK

Mitzyboy

Oh, you've removed the post .... is there a problem?

princess1

whoops new to this im not sure what im doing !!!!!