Expired photo on photocard licence - use of licence
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Hi Guys,
My photo on my photocard licence expired some while ago. I want to do my motorbike direct access course in about 2 weeks, can I still present my existing photocard licence (with expired photo) to the examiner on test day? I dont want to risk not being able to do the test (and lose the test fee) because of the expired photo.
Thanks.
My photo on my photocard licence expired some while ago. I want to do my motorbike direct access course in about 2 weeks, can I still present my existing photocard licence (with expired photo) to the examiner on test day? I dont want to risk not being able to do the test (and lose the test fee) because of the expired photo.
Thanks.
Pork said:
I think you can apply for an updated photo card and then just tell them as such and they will ring the DVLA and confirm that the license is still valid.
I believe you need to sort the photo out though as a priority.
Ok thanks mate.I believe you need to sort the photo out though as a priority.
Yep, I will have my photo done shortly and then send the forms off with the fee.
I was worried that without seeing the photocard, they would not be able to prove my ID.
The answer to my question has been found.
In order to do the MOD 1 and MOD 2 Bike test, my full valid licence must be in my possession. The examiner cannot (and will not) ring up the DVLA. I sought clarification from Motorcycle riding schools.
Just thought I would let you know in case someone in future has a similar issue.
In order to do the MOD 1 and MOD 2 Bike test, my full valid licence must be in my possession. The examiner cannot (and will not) ring up the DVLA. I sought clarification from Motorcycle riding schools.
Just thought I would let you know in case someone in future has a similar issue.
Ok, I got my new licence today. Couple of changes to photocard licence. These include:
- expiry data clearly marked on front of card
- photo is now black and white and only appears once on the card.
- They put your title on.
- general design of card is also slightly different.
Thus, in 10 more years I have no excuse for not knowing the card expires.
- expiry data clearly marked on front of card
- photo is now black and white and only appears once on the card.
- They put your title on.
- general design of card is also slightly different.
Thus, in 10 more years I have no excuse for not knowing the card expires.
A lex said:
Did you keep the old one or return it?
If you kept it i'd dare say it would be a good thing to have for any European road trips..... should lePlod etc decide to confiscate your licence at the side of the road you can give them the expired one - very doubtful they'd check the date validity.
No unfortunately not. DVLA asked me to send the old ID photocard (as well as the paper licence) with my new application. Since I havent had them returned i suspect they just destroy them. If you kept it i'd dare say it would be a good thing to have for any European road trips..... should lePlod etc decide to confiscate your licence at the side of the road you can give them the expired one - very doubtful they'd check the date validity.
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