Second provisional licence but still have to wait 6 months?

nerraw1111

Hi,


I had a provisional licence back in 1999 and never renewed it after it expired.

So, did the theory test and got, what I thought, would be my second provisional licence.

However, turns out, it's considered to be my first, and thus can't sit a test for six months.

Anyone know if the Taxation office made a mistake or new rules mean I must wait six months.

My licence say it's valid from 1999 to 2011 so the taxation office acknowledges that technically it's my second.

Thanks for any help

Permabear

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Wishbone Ash

nerraw1111 wrote: »

it's valid from 1999 to 2011

If you have the same number, each subsequent Learner Permit or Driving Licence will have the original date on it and the new expiry date. Your present Learner Permit expires in two years, i.e 2011. If you apply for another it will say 1999 to 2013.

Alanstrainor

nerraw1111 wrote: »

Hi,


I had a provisional licence back in 1999 and never renewed it after it expired.

So, did the theory test and got, what I thought, would be my second provisional licence.

However, turns out, it's considered to be my first, and thus can't sit a test for six months.

You had a provisional license that expired in 01 and wasn't renewed within 5 years, therefore you had to "re-do" the theory test which means you are back at square one. This is considered your first Learner Permit, not your second. The six month rule is still applicable.

nerraw1111

Cheers ppl.

Will just have to wait, as ridiculous as the six month rule is.

Mine expired but I renewed it within the 5 years so I don't have to wait 6 months right ??

Wishbone Ash

bluewolf wrote: »

Mine expired but I renewed it within the 5 years so I don't have to wait 6 months right ??

Yes, that's correct.

moneypenny79

my 3rd provisional expired in Dec 2007 but i've never taken a driving test having cancelled my first appointment so i've no proof of having sat a test except for a letter from 2007 giving me the date and time of that test. will i have to start from a 1st provisional again?

Permabear

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moneypenny79

thanks for that but when i tried to book the test at drivingtest.ie it would let me proceed without a valid current licence number. i put in the old number from my lapsed licence but it says "can't be found". it's a total catch 22 situation

Wishbone Ash

moneypenny79 wrote: »

thanks for that but when i tried to book the test at drivingtest.ie it would let me proceed without a valid current licence number. i put in the old number from my lapsed licence but it says "can't be found". it's a total catch 22 situation

1. Are you using the correct number? Licences have two seperate sets of numbers printed on them. It is not the one in red print beginning with a letter.

2. Try applying in the traditional manner.

Permabear

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moneypenny79

thanks for the advice, i contacted the RSA this morning and they confirmed that i have to apply by post as the online facility is only for those with a current provisional licence.

rose_2

just as a matter of interest does anyone know the case if you've lost your first provisional licence?!it has expired, definitely not by more than five years but I cant seem to find it, how do you go applying for a new one and will I have to wait 6months then for a test?any input appreciated, cheers!:)

Wishbone Ash

rose_2 wrote: »

just as a matter of interest does anyone know the case if you've lost your first provisional licence?!it has expired, definitely not by more than five years but I cant seem to find it, how do you go applying for a new one and will I have to wait 6months then for a test?any input appreciated, cheers!:)

Just apply for another explaining that you have already had a 1st Provisional Licence but have lost it. They should be able to find your details and use you previous Licence number. You should then be issued with a 2nd Learner Permit and will not be required to wait for 6 months.