Post by angryumpire on Nov 23, 2009 8:31:03 GMT 2
Do you know that your photograph on your "Photocard D/L" has to be renewed every 10 years.
There are 1000's of drivers in the UK being fined and in some cases prosecuted for driving without a licence, as their licence is invalid. I have extracted some info. off the DVLA website and nowhere does it tell you of the implications if you fail to renew on time.
PLEASE BE WARNED.
In most circumstances, you’ll need to renew the photo on your driving licence before it expires, as the photo’s only valid for 10 years. If you’re a short period licence holder (over 70 or medical short period) you’ll only need to renew your photo when your driving entitlement expires.
Renewing your photo
With a renewal application
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will send you a renewal application pack two months before your photo is due to expire, so dont ignore it.
You’ll need to:
complete the enclosed form
include a new passport type photo of yourself that’s been taken within the last month - you don’t need the back of the photo signed
return both the photocard and counterpart of your licence - if you have lost one or both parts you can still use this application
enclose a cheque or postal order for £20.00 - no fee is needed if you have a medical short period licence or you’re aged 70 or over
send your application and fee to DVLA, Swansea SA99 1DH
If you have changed your name, you’ll also need to provide identity documents as proof.
Identity documents and photograph criteria Without a renewal application
If, for any reason, you don’t receive the renewal application forms you can use the D1 ‘application for a driving licence’. This is available from the DVLA form ordering service, and Post Office® branches. You can check the expiry date of your photo in section 4b on the front of your driving licence.
