mikeG Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I renewed my driving licence when I was 70. There are 2 dates on it. 4a. 28-08-12 and 4b. 14-01-13. Does anyone know what the date at 4b signifies as the date of expiry shown on the attached D740W is 13-11-15. I rang up DVLA which was not easy. I pressed many buttons and apparently, I need to fill in the form 1D they are sending me and I must return it with a new photograph. If anyone could enlighten me a little I would appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I renewed my driving licence when I was 70. There are 2 dates on it. 4a. 28-08-12 and 4b. 14-01-13. Does anyone know what the date at 4b signifies as the date of expiry shown on the attached D740W is 13-11-15. I rang up DVLA which was not easy. I pressed many buttons and apparently, I need to fill in the form 1D they are sending me and I must return it with a new photograph. If anyone could enlighten me a little I would appreciate it. "Date of licence issue, photo expiry, issuing authority (4) The date shown in 4a is the date the photocard was issued; 4b shows the date the photocard must be renewed. The authority that issued the licence is shown in 4c " From here http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/forms/~/media/pdf/leaflets/INF45.ashx You'll have to fill the form in and send a photo as the DVLA said..I think all photos on the new licences have to be renewed every 10 years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Chaos Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 4b is when you photo expires and need to send it in again,with an updated photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyboy Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 googled "driving licence explained" and got this: The date shown in 4a is the date the photocard was issued. 4b shows the date the photocard must be renewed. My goodness truman and TC you are quick, yoiur answers weren't there when I read the q!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Another question. If I want to pack in driving for a while, can I let my photo card run out and then renew it before I start driving again, or would they say,sorry its run out so you can't renew it again now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angry dad Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 when your photocard expires you still have a licence to drive but it is not a full valid licence. if you look on the back of your licence you will have the dates you passed your driving test and the expiry date of the licence. as long as the licence expiry date has not passed then the dvla will renew the photocard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeG Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks for the info. I'll go and find a booth where I can have my photo taken. Found one in Woolworths last time but looks like Asda on this occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spilldig Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 when your photocard expires you still have a licence to drive but it is not a full valid licence. if you look on the back of your licence you will have the dates you passed your driving test and the expiry date of the licence. as long as the licence expiry date has not passed then the dvla will renew the photocard. Thank,s for that angry dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeG Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 I mentioned the significance of the date at 4b to my wife, eldest son and daughter in law and they were all blissfully unaware of the need to provide a new photo after 10 years. I'm surprised DVLA don't send out a reminder to jog people's awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Ralge Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 All the sections of the d/l are explained in the booklet that comes with a new or renewed d/l but it is seldom read, of course. The DVLA send a reminder of imminent photocard expiry to the address on the licence - if you've moved AND your photocard expires you have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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