Most recently answered licence renewal questions
I have held a paper driving licence with my current address since 1981. I shall be turning 70 in December. Do I have to renew it?
I understand there are some changes coming for drivers over 70. The DVLA does not seem to be forthcoming and and the internet has more rumours than facts. Can you supply details of the changes please and...
The DVLA revoked my driving licence of 50+ years in Sept 2024 due to cataracts in both eyes. I have undergone extensive eye surgery. The Consultant (March 2025) as well as Boots Optometrists (March & April...
I was scheduled for a major operation to remove my pancreas, I was started on insulin injection on Jan 13 so before the operaton on 7 march I sent in my licence within the 3 months period required I now...
My 91 year old sister in laws driving licence (manual/car) expired at the end of September last year. She unfortunately overlooked re applying, but even so she would like it renewed 'just in case' she...
My wife may well have her licence revoked because she has incipient Alzheimer's Disease. She owns our car. Can she still continue to own it, although she may not be able to drive it? Given that the insurance...
I am a 67 year old male. I only have sight in one eye. A year ago, when my driving licence was due for renewal, I was required by the DVLA to take an eyesight test. I failed this test on my peripheral...
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?
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