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I held a UK full car licence for many years but post-Brexit had to exchange for a French one (December 2022). I have now moved back to UK and need to reverse this process. As I am over 70, it will be a...
My wife's 70+ licence (she's had a licence for 50+ years) needs its 3 yearly renewal. She received no reminders, so applied online. The system said it couldn't identify her. So she phoned DVLC who (after...
How can I insure my car while waiting for my licence to be returned after being revoked on medical grounds?
My partner had her licence revoked on medical grounds in October last year due to her having an unprovoked seizure. She's had no further seizures since and her NHS consultant has said that the reason...
Our passport has expired and we are not renewing it. Can we still apply to renew our driving licence online?
I will need to renew my driving license at age 70. My current license enables me to drive a manual or auto, 12 seater minibus etc. A) How soon before expiry should I apply to avoid being without a license...
My driving licence is due for renewal this June. I cannot apply for a renewal online because I do not have a passport. My questions are: Do the DVLA send a timely reminder out about this? Can I renew before...
I passed my test whilse in the Military Police many many years ago. I noticed some years back that the Category C1 had disappeared from my licence. Can I ask them to reinstate this ? Do I just contact...
I had my licence suspended for medical reasons 10 months ago. These issues have have now been resolved and my consultant says I am clear to drive. I have applied to the DVLA but I hear horror stories...
I renewed my licence at 70 and lost a lot of categories! This was during Covid and was impossible to get any resolution. If I submit a copy of my original licence will DVLA give me back my groups? I’ve...
 

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