Is the old UK driving Licence still valid?
The paper counterpart to a driving licence has had no legal status since 8 June 2015. You should destroy yours if you have one, but keep your photocard driving licence.
When did the UK driving licence change?
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Are old style paper driving licences still legal?
Some paper licences are still valid as of the date of publication, December 2021, but not all of them. If your paper licence was issued before March 31, 2000, and, as outlined above, all of the information on your paper licence is still correct, then it will usually remain valid until you turn 70.
Is a paper driving licence still valid 2020?
Paper driving licences should not be destroyed and will still be valid after 8 June. It’s never been mandatory for drivers to replace their traditional style paper driving licence with the photocard licence, and this will remain unchanged.
How do I know if my driving licence has expired?
You can find your driving licence expiry date printed on the front of the photocard section under section 4b. Some driving licences will also have the photo renewal date on the driver’s picture.
Are green UK driving licences still valid?
The DVLA scrapped the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence in June 2015, for anyone with a licence issued after 1998 – it now has no legal status and can be safely binned.
When did Red driving licences stop?
The old manual system was, therefore, increasingly unfit for purpose. So, in 1973, licensing was computerised. Out were the old red booklets—in were new green paper licences. Then, in 1976, full driving licences became valid until a driver’s 70th birthday, ending the need to renew every three years.
What can I drive if I passed my test before 1997?
If you passed your test before 1 January 1997:
- You’re allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer combination of up to 8,250kg maximum authorised mass (MAM).
- You can also drive a minibus with a trailer over 750kg.
How long is a UK paper driving licence valid for?
If you have a paper licence that was issued pre-1998, these generally don’t expire until you’re 70, so you don’t need to do anything until then unless your address or personal details change. All licences must be in the photocard format by 2033.
When did paper licences stop UK?
8 June 2015
From today (8 June 2015), the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being replaced by an online service.
What happens if my photocard has expired?
Indeed, failure to renew an expired photocard, can lead to a licence being revoked. This can possibly occur where the police need to issue a fixed penalty notice, but the driver’s address has also changed during the ten year period and DVLA has not been informed.
How do I renew an expired UK driving licence?
There are three ways to apply:
- online at www.gov.uk/renew-driving-licence at providing you’ve had a new digital passport issued in the last five years;
- in person at selected Post Offices®
- by post – by completing form D1 ‘Application for a driving licence’, available in selected Post Office® branches or by ordering.
Do I need a green card to drive in Europe after Brexit?
You do not need to carry a green card when you drive in the EU (including Ireland), Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, and Switzerland. You still need valid vehicle insurance.
When did plastic driving licences start?
Photocard driving licences have been issued since 1 April 1999.
What year did grandfather rights end?
This distinction will effectively cease to exist in 2021, by which time virtually no-one with acquired rights will be under 45. The ultimate cut-off will be 2025 when even those who passed their test in the Armed Forces at the age of 17 in 1996 will reach 45.
When did driving licences change?
Driving licence categories changed in January 2013 and also several times before that. Before June 1990, the types of vehicles you could drive were known as ‘groups’….Licences issued between 1986 and June 1990.
Vehicles you can drive | Group before 2013 | Category from 2013 |
---|---|---|
Vehicle with 4 wheels up to 450kg unladen | C | B1 |
When did paper driving licences stop?
But, on June 8 2015, the paper system was abandoned all together to be replaced with an online database. A driver who has both a plastic and paper licence can destroy the paper version.
Can I renew my UK driving licence after it expires?
If more than two years has passed since your driving licence expired, you may be made to retake your driving test in order to get a new licence. This is especially the case if your licence has expired due to age (driving licences need to be renewed when you reach seventy years of age) or for medical reasons.
Can I use a European driving licence in the UK?
European driving licences are recognised by the UK if the driving test was passed in an EU/EEA country, and can be used both if the holder is visiting or residing in the country. They can also be exchanged for a UK (both GB and NI) licence. This is a list of the categories that might be found on a driving licence in the United Kingdom.
Is a driving licence a valid ID in the UK?
Therefore, driving licences, particularly the photocard driving licence introduced in 1998, along with passports, are the most widely used ID documents in the United Kingdom. Most people do not carry their passports with them; this leaves driving licences as the only valid form of ID to be presented.
Should we add our national flag to British driving licences?
Adding our national flag to British driving licences is a true celebration of one nation Britain. The European Union flag has been displayed on full driving licences since photocards first came into use in July 1998.
Do the new driving licence changes apply in Northern Ireland?
The changes do not apply to motorists in Northern Ireland as driver licensing is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland. The changes apply to all new and replacement licences issued to GB drivers from 6 July.