Retaining C1 licence

korky

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I turn 70 in September whilst I am away in France. I want to retain my C1 and possibly up plate the van.
Can you apply to DVLA and have the medical to do this before you turn 70? I would need my new licence before travelling overseas.
 
This is good information. My licence will be due for it's 10 year renewal, just 2 months before my 70th birthday. I was "looking forward" to renewing it then renewing it again 2 months later. I now have a glimmer of hope the 2 events can be combined into one.
 
Be aware that your new licence runs from the date of issue. I applied for mine 2 months early (at 70) and got it in September instead of November. So I applied in September for the next one (73) and am still waiting for that! So, my next one (at 76) will be June (if I get this one). Once you've applied you are ok for 12 months, don't know what happens after that! I keep ringing the DVLA and they say it's going through ok!
 
Ted said:
Be aware that your new licence runs from the date of issue. I applied for mine 2 months early (at 70) and got it in September instead of November. So I applied in September for the next one (73) and am still waiting for that! So, my next one (at 76) will be June (if I get this one). Once you've applied you are ok for 12 months, don't know what happens after that! I keep ringing the DVLA and they say it's going through ok!
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Ooh er, that sounds dodgy. You might be OK in UK for 12 months once you've applied but wouldn't fancy arguing the toss with foreign plod when I can't produce my licence.
 
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I think the medical should be no more than 4 months from application.
The application I think should not be more than 56 days before renewal date.
If you can get the D2 and D4 forms it will tell you on there.
 
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