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My driving licence is due for renewal in October. In view of recent reports should I be applying now?
I am a UK citizen and recently returned resident. My foreign driving licence expires soon. I applied to the DVLA for a new licence six weeks ago but have heard nothing. Am I allowed to drive while awaiting...
I was reading an answer to a question about over 70s driving licence renewals from your latest newsletter which prompted me to check mine. It is over 12 months out of date, but I never received any reminder....
I'm 71 and my licence says it expires June 2022. Am I still allowed to drive if over 70?
Any idea what current delays are for over 70 driving licence renewals? I have been waiting nine weeks. How can I check that they have actually got my application? The DVLA website only covers online applications
My licence was due for renewal in June 2021. As I am 72 years old with a medical condition I am issued with a new licence every two years. I could not do an online renewal in June as my medical condition...
I am over 70 and applied to renew my driving licence in April 2021 - I have not had a reply.
I passed my driving test this morning but I didn’t give my provisional to my examiner to exchange for a full licence because it is my only form of ID, and I know a driving licence can take up to three...
I've been waiting 10 weeks now for my replacement driving licence as I'm now 70. How will foreign car hire firms react to non-production of up to date docs? What are the DVLA up to? Even at 8.00am you...
At 70, can I renew my license online if I don't have a passport? My existing license was renewed only four years ago so would DVLA use the photo from that, or would I have to apply by post and provide...