Just got a letter from the DVLA today to say that my "photo" needs to be renewed, so they want money from me becuase they want to get it changed and if i dont im breaking the law I think this is absurd, why should I pay money to the goverment to change "MY" photo ? theiving scums
i think its ridiculous, most other EU ones don't even have an expiry date but i think everything's going to be standardised in the coming years
well, i think its a good idea to update the photo, as the person can certainly change! its the charge i hate!
No, it's a con. Even if you send in a new photo when you do a change of address (which is free), the expiry date doesn't change. It's just another money spinner for them.
Not when i passed my test, sonny jim ! Only if you need to change your address or details do you need to give it up and receive a new photo licences, if not, then you can keep hold of your original until the date it expires (2040'ish for me i think)
£2 a year for a driving licence - hardly a big deal considering the amount you pay in tax/insurance is it?
Lol still got my paper one aswell , runs out when im 70 should i send it in and change it for a nice plastic one hmmmm £20 then £20 every 10 years hmmmmm Thats a tough one
I agree, I had the samething happen to me, and I'm not happy about it either, its actually profit free but the bureaucracy and the prettiness of the card make it quite expensive, but still upsets me thinking about it! Stelly
That's the point though isn't it. You already pay a small fortune in tax through the other requirements of motoring !
