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I was stopped today and found out that my licence was revoked in 2004 when police checked. Iwas given on spot fine 60 quid and 3 points.... ok fair enough. My car was impounded on a sat so can't get it...
I shall reach 70 next July 2013 and therefore will need to renew my licence. My present paper licence has many categories, most of which I do not use, but I am keen to continue using the small trailer...
I was pulled over by the police for speeding a few weeks ago. I was sent a fixed penalty notice of 3 points and £60 fine. I could not find my counter part driving license anywhere so called the DVLA to...
I passed my driving test in 2004. Shortly after I claimed my full licence. The DVLA say that I did not claim my licence within the 2 years and cancelled it without my knowledge. I have no evidence that...
It may be no consolation to JH of London (6/10/12) to know that the DVLA has form when it comes to removing motorcycling entitlement from licences, normally when it is sent to them for some reason. Not...
I passed my driving test in 1986, but DVLA say it doesn't have a record of that - how can I prove that I did?
My wife is a Thai national and is awaiting her visa to join me here. She has held a licence in Thailand for thirteen years and drove to work in Bangkok regularly. Can you advise what will be necessary...
I have an old paper British driving licence, do I need a new one with the photo ID card to drive a hire car in France?
I read that the annual slaughter on our roads has bottomed out at fewer than 2000 lives per year. This still represents a cull in human life somewhere between terrorism and full-scale war. Doctors, welders,...
Towards the end of next month I am going to Italy and may need to hire a car. I only hold a paper version of my driving licence as the need has not arisen yet for me to apply for the photocard version....