Am I screwed?

Subliminal

Hope this is the right forum ( apologies to mods if not )

I have my driving test tommorow, ive done my lessons, pre test etc etc, and just now was getting my documents ready, and have seen my license is out of date 26 days!!!! im shocked and stunned, i was sure it was not up until march! I kno0w this was an incredibly stupid thing to do, but i dont know weaither i should call the test centre and cancel, or go and explain in person.
Anyone have any advice? I would be gratefull

Capt'n Midnight

You can get it renewed tomorrow morning before the test.

I had to do that.

And get the car taxed too, :rolleyes:

murphaph

Forget about explaining in person. Either get oe tomorrow if possible or cancel the test and wait for another opportunity, at least keeping your fee!

Winters

You should be ok as long as your test isnt first thing in the morning. Go to a police station now and get the prov form. Fill it out. Get two photos and sign them. Go to your local taxation office first thing tomorrow morning and bring with you the documentation and your test date letter. Dont forget your money too. The person will give you a receipt for your licence and that is valid for driving and doing the test.

Best of luck!

murphaph

Winters wrote:

The person will give you a receipt for your licence and that is valid for driving and doing the test.

NO! The 'Final Checks' letter you get clearly tells you that "Receipts are NOT sufficient".

John R

murphaph wrote:

NO! The 'Final Checks' letter you get clearly tells you that "Receipts are NOT sufficient".

Receipts are legal for driving with but NOT for taking the test. Simple reason; there is no photo, anybody could take the test with the receipt.

aliveandkicking

If he brings his test letter with him they will issue the actual licence there and then (within about five minutes). So get down to the motor tax office first thing.

Subliminal

the test is at 10am, the tax office opens at 9:30, i wouldnt have the time.
Im really pee'd off that i am going to end up having to re book a test etc, now i have to get a failure cert, before i can reapply for license. God, its amazing, i always have current tax and insurance, paid for test, and over 100 euro on pretest, now its all gone down the toilet. Youd think they wouldnt mind, it is only 26 days, and its never happened me before.

Ah well, another 6 months wait for a test.

Winters

murphaph wrote:

NO! The 'Final Checks' letter you get clearly tells you that "Receipts are NOT sufficient".

Sugar, sorry about that. I know it was valid for thats only for driving yeah?