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Driving Licence Renewal

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  • 18-02-2008 10:50pm
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    doubledown
    Registered Users Posts: 804 ✭✭✭


    A friend of mine (not me) just discovered that his 10 year licence expired over a year ago. Does he just have to get a renewal form and fill it out as usual, or will the fact that he has been driving around for 18 months with an expired licence be an issue?

    Thanks in advance.


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    javaboy
    Registered Users Posts: 15,094 ✭✭✭✭javaboy


    Generally it's not a problem. I think you have 10 years before it actually lapses. Gardai aren't usually concerned although some insurance companies may be picky but I doubt it.

    Tell your friend to just fill in the license renewal form and they'll be grand.


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,993 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    javaboy wrote: »
    I think you have 10 years before it actually lapses
    Yes, one may drive for up to 10 years on a lapsed licence before having to resit the test/tests.

    javaboy wrote:
    Gardai aren't usually concerned
    It's considered to be a very minor offence.

    Driving without ever having had a licence, for the relevant category of vehicle, is a much more serious offence.
    javaboy wrote:
    some insurance companies may be picky but I doubt it.
    Some ask if you hold "or have ever held" a licence in the relevant category.


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