DVLA - check your licence online

DVLA - check your licence online

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gareth_r

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5,712 posts

236 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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In case you haven't seen the thread in Speed, Plod & the Law...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

It's now possible to compare DVLA's records with the information on your driving licence.

You need the licence number, your national insurance number, and your postcode. There is an option to "Search for your record using your personal details" if you don't know the licence number.

https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

Should enable us to pre-empt any problems with categories (particularly "motorcycle") disappearing when changing address etc. (as long as we have the licence, I suppose).

Relieved to find that DVLA agrees that I have a bike licence. If they didn't, and I didn't have the licence, I suspect that it would be impossible to prove that I passed the test in 1968. smile

Edited by gareth_r on Monday 21st July 11:34

sjtscott

4,215 posts

230 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Thanks for the headsup, my record matches my license 100% which is expected since I had to renew the photocard a few years ago - but good to know anyway.
Just realised I have a full tractor license lol I note some of these categories are given by age related rather than test passing - like trailors on certain categories.

Anyway main stuff that I need is there: car test passed Oct 89, bike Dec 96! wink

Dave Hedgehog

14,541 posts

203 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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txs OP

Vehicles you can provisionally drive
You can drive any size motorbike, with or without a sidecar

does this mean i can chuck L plates on an R1 smile


pozi

1,723 posts

186 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Dave Hedgehog said:
txs OP

Vehicles you can provisionally drive
You can drive any size motorbike, with or without a sidecar

does this mean i can chuck L plates on an R1 smile
Technically yes if you want to learn and take your direct access test on it, however the only downside is you need to be followed by an DSA qualified instructor or tester at all times.

sprinter1050

11,550 posts

226 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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I'd forgotten- I can drive a road roller and a tracked vehicle biggrin: (ok -on a Provisional)

Hmmm scratchchin now, what do I fancy, Sherman Tank or Traction engine?

Edited by sprinter1050 on Monday 21st July 15:45

Dog Star

16,079 posts

167 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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sprinter1050 said:
I'd forgotten- I can drive a road roller and a tracked vehicle biggrin: (ok -on a Provisional)

Hmmm scratchchin now, what do I fancy, Sherman Tank or Traction engine?
A mate of mine has got every single test passed and group on his licence (including tanks!). Believe it or not the trickiest to sort was the road roller test - there was only one place in the country that did it. The photo is very funny as he's driving this quite antique looking steamroller with an L plate and a very appropriate HOT 411 (can't remember the number) reg plate biggrin


Ritchie335is

1,853 posts

201 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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I have a "eyesight correction" condition on mine, which is fair enough as I wear contact lenses but how the hell do they know that? I don't think I've ever told them?

sjtscott

4,215 posts

230 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Ritchie335is said:
I have a "eyesight correction" condition on mine, which is fair enough as I wear contact lenses but how the hell do they know that? I don't think I've ever told them?
Noted by the examiner? Did you wear glasses on your test at all?

Shadow R1

3,798 posts

175 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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sjtscott said:
Ritchie335is said:
I have a "eyesight correction" condition on mine, which is fair enough as I wear contact lenses but how the hell do they know that? I don't think I've ever told them?
Noted by the examiner? Did you wear glasses on your test at all?
Interesting mine say nothing about being a diabetic, but it is limited to 3 years (have to renew it then).

datsunman

15 posts

118 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Shadow R1 said:
Interesting mine say nothing about being a diabetic, but it is limited to 3 years (have to renew it then).
Mine too, three years up this year. Now preparing for the mound of paperwork again. frown

Ritchie335is

1,853 posts

201 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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sjtscott said:
Ritchie335is said:
I have a "eyesight correction" condition on mine, which is fair enough as I wear contact lenses but how the hell do they know that? I don't think I've ever told them?
Noted by the examiner? Did you wear glasses on your test at all?
I guess I must have said, I suppose they are obliged to ask.

Pixelpeep

8,600 posts

141 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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i have been telling my insurance company i have 6 points.

DVLA says

You have
0 current penalty points

WOOP WOOOP!

sjtscott

4,215 posts

230 months

Monday 21st July 2014
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Ritchie335is said:
sjtscott said:
Ritchie335is said:
I have a "eyesight correction" condition on mine, which is fair enough as I wear contact lenses but how the hell do they know that? I don't think I've ever told them?
Noted by the examiner? Did you wear glasses on your test at all?
I guess I must have said, I suppose they are obliged to ask.
Eyesight/Number plate reading test I'm sure they ask you if you need to correct your eyesight to read it

Mad Jock

1,272 posts

261 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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I submitted a feedback to them, suggesting that a function be included to allow us to print the results off, and that it be valid as proof of entitlement in any future disputes. We'll wait and see haw far that goes.

RemaL

24,967 posts

233 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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tried this just now and seems they are having technical issues

sprinter1050

11,550 posts

226 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Dog Star said:
sprinter1050 said:
I'd forgotten- I can drive a road roller and a tracked vehicle biggrin: (ok -on a Provisional)

Hmmm scratchchin now, what do I fancy, Sherman Tank or Traction engine?
A mate of mine has got every single test passed and group on his licence (including tanks!). Believe it or not the trickiest to sort was the road roller test - there was only one place in the country that did it. The photo is very funny as he's driving this quite antique looking steamroller with an L plate and a very appropriate HOT 411 (can't remember the number) reg plate biggrin
Impressive.

Planter

410 posts

121 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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What the fk is;

Description:
You can drive a pedestrian-controlled vehicle

Rick101

6,959 posts

149 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Pixelpeep said:
i have been telling my insurance company i have 6 points.

DVLA says

You have
0 current penalty points

WOOP WOOOP!
Points are valid for 3 years.

Most insurers ask for 5 years.

Pixelpeep

8,600 posts

141 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Rick101 said:
Pixelpeep said:
i have been telling my insurance company i have 6 points.

DVLA says

You have
0 current penalty points

WOOP WOOOP!
Points are valid for 3 years.

Most insurers ask for 5 years.
if it's not on my licence, it didn't happen!

mad4amanda

2,410 posts

163 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Planter said:
What the fk is;

Description:
You can drive a pedestrian-controlled vehicle
A hoop and a stick?