Driving licence - extension

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edited December 2020 in Caravan & Motorhome Chat #1

Was wondering why no reminder to renew had not arrived and just discovered that if your driving licence expired this year there is an 11 month extension due to COVID.

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  • ABM
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    edited December 2020 #2

    Mine is a 3-year Over 70s licence PD and I got a reminder a while back ( as I posted else where on CT I'm sure  undecided ) Got a new photo, sent it off and now I'm the proud owner of a fresh new 3year licence.  I will look for the dates if you wish  wink

  • Pageantpete07
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    edited December 2020 #3

     I had a letter informing me that i had an 11 month extension due to  COVD and to renew on line within that time , i thought i would apply as i expected it would take some time [ i didnt feel happy driving on an expired licence]any how my new licence arrived in the post 3 days latter.

  • ABM
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    edited December 2020 #4

    Mine did take a little longer, PP07, but I think it was because they had to verify that the piccy was of a living person  cry. 

  • EmilysDad
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    edited December 2020 #5

    mine is still on pink/green parchment 🙄

  • ABM
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    edited December 2020 #6

    PeeDee :--

    Found the details of my renewal info as mentioned  :-- 

    Caravan & Motorhome Chat  / C1 Driving Licence Renewals / Page 4

    Posted on 30 Sept  this year.

  • peedee
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    edited December 2020 #7

    Thanks for the feedback, I have not had a letter stating there is an 11 month extension but the feedback indicates it is worth applying for renewal rather than waiting for the DVLA reminder I will get round to it this week..

    peedee

  • Cajun Duo
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    edited December 2020 #8

    Must give the DVLC a pat on the back for a good job done. I was 70 yesterday and only read that the 11 month extension while great for this country was no good for Europe. So on the 4th December went on line and sent for my new over 70s free licence. Surprise or what when this morning the 9th the new plastic licence arrived (still had the old paper one). What service from both the DVLA and the post people., I have passed up on the so called Grandfather rights as my motorhome is 3.5 ton and cannot see me having a bigger or more importantly a van  heavier than 3.5T. This I think made for a faster transaction which now allows me if possible to travel to our normal winter destination Spain for the winter.

  • ABM
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    edited December 2020 #9

    Nah, CD, I think you'll still need a tank or three of fuel first  wink

    P.S.  Belated  Happy Birthday, C.D

  • cyberyacht
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    edited December 2020 #10

    With "No deal" looming, we will be precluded from travel under EU Covid restrictions as we do not have a "corridor" arrangement.

  • DSB
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    edited December 2020 #11

    Thank you for a timely reminder.  Being 70 next year, it looks like I'm going to have to apply for a new licence.  How the heck did I get to 70..... (well at least next May)?  The trouble is, I don't feel that old!  😃😃

    David

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