Over 70 driving licence renewal

[maxdog]

Can any let me know from which year it became necessary for over 70s to renew their Driving License every 3 years.

Thanks in advance

[anonymous-user]

I believe the full licence expiring at 70 came in in the mid 70s. The 3 years extensions could well be the same.

[SS2.]

I think 1934 saw the introduction of licence renewal every three years.

1 January 1976 saw full licences become valid for 3 years or until the holder's 70th birthday, whichever was the longer.

[agtlaw]

Page 7.

http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/docum...

[Pica-Pica]

Before 70 years old, there are limitations on licence duration with some medical conditions.

[Allanv]

agtlaw said:

Page 7.

http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/docum...

Interesting read, thank you agtlaw.

I have to do a medical for my C+E every 5 years even though I have not driven trucks for 15 years but I can if I need to springs to mind.

[Vipers]

Mine renewed on my 70th birthday, new one valid for three years, so you seem to be right, three yearly after 70.

[maxdog]

Thanks all, we had a bit of confusion going on regarding 3 year license renewal for over 70s and 10 year photocard renewal !