Driver advised to carry driving license

[craig511]

Erm... why?

I’ve ever carried one and nor will I. I have no need to and don’t want it lost. Why have the police made this a “thing”?

“Driver was also advised about the importance of carrying his driving licence. Guess what? Still didn't have his driving licence. #VehicleSeized."

https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/d...

[thebraketester]

Could have all been avoided had he had a front number plate.... clown

[mmm-five]

It was only 'advised', so not mandatory.

Probably easier for them to identify the driver correctly if they have some form of photo ID on them. My photo-licence is in my wallet.

No need to go all 'wibble wibble' about it

[craig511]

But what importance is there in carrying your license ?

None.

[sixor8]

What a clown. He gets warned once (very fair) and does nothing.

I carry my licence when on my motorbike. If only for id in an accident, or after the event.....

Awkward at the moment with the photo having expired at the end of August. There's a blanket 11 month extension for everybody from DVLA but still, there'll be officials who don't know.

[Chris32345]

Could be none UK lisence holder
So as such needs he lisence with him to drive

[anonymous-user]

Chris32345 said:

Could be none UK lisence holder
So as such needs he lisence with him to drive

probably an american.

[Uhtred]

Why not keep it in your wallet? Surely you take your wallet everywhere?

[monthou]

Chris32345 said:

Could be none UK lisence holder
So as such needs he lisence with him to drive

Which law says that?

[anonymous-user]

monthou said:

Which law says that?

The law of Averages 1949 , s 16.

[Sheepshanks]

craig511 said:

But what importance is there in carrying your license ?

None.

Makes it easier for the police to confirm yur ID and saves the hassle of having to produce it later, I suppose.

I travel a bit for work within the UK and carry mine in case vehicle problems mean I'd have to hire a car.

[carreauchompeur]

craig511 said:

But what importance is there in carrying your license ?

None.

Well yes, there is... the requirement under the RTA is to produce it on request at the time, 7 day producer is just a ‘loophole’...

...in a more pragmatic sense, if you’ve got a long, unusual or double barrelled name the DVLA search function is very ‘dumb’ so actually cops can’t always find the record quickly...

[monthou]

The Spruce Goose said:

monthou said:

Which law says that?

The law of Averages 1949 , s 16.

Is about what I thought.

[loskie]

Showing your driving documents
If a police officer asks you to, you must be able to show:

your driving licence
a valid insurance certificate
a valid MOT certificate (if your vehicle needs one)
If you don’t have the documents with you at the time, you may be asked to take them to a police station within 7 days.





PLEASE NOTE: LICENCE

[MarkwG]

loskie said:

Showing your driving documents
If a police officer asks you to, you must be able to show:

your driving licence
a valid insurance certificate
a valid MOT certificate (if your vehicle needs one)
If you don’t have the documents with you at the time, you may be asked to take them to a police station within 7 days.

PLEASE NOTE: LICENCE

Not quite what the Government advice says - the police can ask to see it, & if you decline, may require you to produce it in 7 days.
https://www.gov.uk/stopped-by-police-while-driving...

[Pica-Pica]

The issue is the number plate, the newspaper have made it about the licence plate.
My driving licence (or Trwydedd Yrru) is in my wallet, which I usually carry when I drive, but I only make sure I have it if I intend to spend money.

[DoubleD]

Ha ha thats funny that they took his car.

[Sheepshanks]

MarkwG said:

Not quite what the Government advice says - the police can ask to see it, & if you decline, may require you to produce it in 7 days.
https://www.gov.uk/stopped-by-police-while-driving...

As stated earlier in the thread, RTA 1988 says you must show your licence to a Constable who demands it.

[MarkwG]

Sheepshanks said:

MarkwG said:

Not quite what the Government advice says - the police can ask to see it, & if you decline, may require you to produce it in 7 days.
https://www.gov.uk/stopped-by-police-while-driving...

As stated earlier in the thread, RTA 1988 says you must show your licence to a Constable who demands it.

Care to prove that? https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/conte...

[Sheepshanks]

MarkwG said:

Care to prove that? https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/52/conte...

Section 164