Can you still use a paper driving licence?
Paper driving licences have been scrapped for licences issued post-1998. 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. You used to need the paper part to detail any penalty points.
What is Section 88 of the Road Traffic Act?
Section 88 of The Road Traffic Act 1988 may allow you to continue driving even though you do not hold a current driving licence. In practice, this will be when you have applied to the DVLA to renew your licence, but the licence expires (runs out) while we are processing the application.
Why would DVLA revoke my licence?
We can revoke (take away) your licence if you no longer meet our licensing criteria. An example of when we might do this is if you are convicted of a relevant criminal offence. We can also suspend your licence if we believe that you are a threat to public safety or that it is in the public interest to do so.
What are withdrawals on driving record?
Withdrawal – A formal action by the department to cancel, revoke, or suspend a driver’s license or privilege.
Are UK paper licences 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.
Are paper driving Licences still valid in 2021?
Are paper licences still valid in 2021? Some paper licences are still valid in 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.
What is a section 172?
Section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 sets out a number of general duties that directors owe to a company. These includes a general duty requiring directors to act in a way in which they consider, in good faith, will promote the success of the company for the benefit of shareholders as a whole.
What is Section 172 of the Road Traffic Act?
Section 172 of the 1988 Act provides that where it is alleged that a driver of a vehicle is guilty of a road traffic offence, the owner of the vehicle must identify who was driving it when the offence was committed.
How long does it take DVLA to revoke licence?
When will the DVLA revoke my licence? If a Court has notified DVLA of an endorsement and the licence was not submitted DVLA will update the record and write to the driver asking for the licence (1st letter). The letter states that their licence will be revoked in 28 days if they do not contact the Agency.
Can you take the DVLA to court?
If you want to appeal the decision, you will need to make a written application to your local Magistrates Court within 6 months of your licence being refused or revoked. You will need evidence, including medical evidence, to support your argument that the DVLA made the wrong decision and that you are fit to drive.
How do I read my driving record?
Basic Codes
- COURT – Courthouse Number.
- DL/NO – Driver’s License Number.
- B/D – Birth Date.
- RES ADD – Residential Address.
- HT – Height.
- WT – Weight.
- LIC/ISS – License Issued.
- EXP – Expires.
When was the paper counterpart of a driving licence abolished?
The paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was abolished on 8 June 2015, so how you view your licence information has changed. The changes affect driving licences in England, Scotland and Wales. There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed.
What to do with your paper driving licence counterpart?
What to do with your paper counterpart. 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. Paper driving licences issued before 31 March 2000 are still valid.
Can a driving licence counterpart still be used in Northern Ireland?
There are different rules in Northern Ireland, where the paper counterpart is still needed. You should change the address on your driving licence when you move. 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.
Is it legal to keep your driving licence counterpart?
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.