michael Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 A massive 300,000 photo card licences are due to expire in the next 12 months, yet a significant proportion of drivers are unaware that the new photo-style licences require updating every 10 years. Unlike the superseded paper licence, which was valid 'for life', the new identity card versions feature a 'valid until' date, at which time motorists must shell out an extra £17.50 for a new card. It's thought that a lot of drivers are not aware of this requirement. This summer marked the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the new photo card licence and of the cards due for update a massive 28% are still outstanding, according to the DVLA. These drivers could face a £1,000 fine if asked to surrender the licence. Though the expiry date is printed on the front of the photo cards, it can only be identified as such when the owner turns the card over and reads the small print. Making matters more confusing is the presence on the back of the cards of a date until which time the motorists is registered to hold the licence - their 70th birthday. According to the DVLA, reminders will now be sent to drivers with photo cards due to expire, while the Association of British Insurers has confirmed that insurance cover is unaffected by an expired photo card. http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/12092008/36/drivers-face-fines-expired-licences-0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Mine has been renew recently due to me being naughty a few years ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 How about that. I did not realise that. I've got untill 2011... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I only have the old paper version lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 April 2009 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Damn, i feel old now.... not having a photo one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've got an old one which expires in 2037, when I'll be 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 2033 here It's great that insurers don't give a t*ss about the photo job but .gov.uk will fine you a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I only have the old paper version lol. Me too.. I've got an old one which expires in 2037, when I'll be 70. 44 for me... I'll be 73?????? 2033 here It's great that insurers don't give a t*ss about the photo job but .gov.uk will fine you a grand. Thanks guys, I feel less old now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I hadn't realised that, just took a lot of mine and the 'active from' date was 2007? I got it in 2003. Expires in 2013 though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I renewed my old style paper one earlier this year - some git had written on it 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I renewed my old style paper one earlier this year - some git had written on it 4 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I have to renew mine in 2013 which is going to be a laugh if I get pulled for anything in say 2012, as when I got pulled for having a small number plate the policeman found it hard to believe that it was me in the picture, he only backed down when I showed him my works pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 This subject seems to be doing the rounds on a lot of forums lately, i still have my old paper one, don't intend changing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I have to re-new mine every three years, due to being diabetic. ...and on the sex-offenders list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I never noticed that, Just checked and it runs out in 2013. The only problem now is having just checked my licence I've realised It still has my old address on it, and It's been nearly 3 years since I moved house, so i'd best get that changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I had lived in this Country 11 years until I finally changed mine in July this year from an International Licence to a Full UK one, so I am OK till 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasupra1980 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 16/05/11 mine ends, the funny thing is i have not changed one bit since i took my first pictures 8 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 not sure as i have just sent mine off to the HMCS for some alterations which i have the pleasure of paying £60 for:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 2049, paper licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaruss Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Still have old paper licence, parts barely readable and expires 2029. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holeshot Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 i phoned up the other day to get a new photocard bit, as ive lost it and they told me mine expires in 4 months, so need to send a new photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 29 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I know mine needs replacing soon as the picture on it is of someone else. This guy is young, good looking with a full head of hair and bears no resembleance to the H of 2008 at all...... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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