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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: HolyCount on 21 October 2008, 19:44:41

Title: Licence expiry
Post by: HolyCount on 21 October 2008, 19:44:41

Just been thinking, with recent threads about expiring licences and all ....... when the big 7-0 comes around and the licence is no longer valid, what happens then ???

Does it get renewed on a shorter term basis, as long as you behave and are healthy. Or do you need to re-test?

My dad is 85 and still driving (on his own -- no-one will get in the car with him !!!! ) -- he has never, to my knowledge, re-tested (wouldn't pass either!)

Title: Re: Licence expiry
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 October 2008, 20:08:43

I believe you just have to apply for an extention on your licence but sure Broocie will be able to put us right  :y

Title: Re: Licence expiry
Post by: GuzziHero on 21 October 2008, 20:10:12

Ta-da!

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022086

:)

Title: Re: Licence expiry
Post by: STMO123 on 21 October 2008, 20:26:23

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Just been thinking, with recent threads about expiring licences and all ....... when the big 7-0 comes around and the licence is no longer valid, what happens then ???

Does it get renewed on a shorter term basis, as long as you behave and are healthy. Or do you need to re-test?

My dad is 85 and still driving (on his own -- no-one will get in the car with him !!!! ) -- he has never, to my knowledge, re-tested (wouldn't pass either!)

I've just been looking at the same thing. Apparently, at 70, you just renew online.

The site also says everyone will get a reminder two months before your photo expires.