Tonybvi
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Rapidly approaching the ripe old age of 73 my driving licence, complete with C1 category needed renewal. As we optimistically wish to travel overseas early next year I actually need to be in possession of my licence rather than driving under section 88 which is ok in UK only. I felt it prudent to apply for renewal early, especially as I had heard so many horror stories of DVLA delays. Although existing licence didn’t expire until mid January next year I sent off my D2 and D4 forms (luckily no medical issues) together with new photo and old licence towards the end of November anticipating hopefully my replacement licence some time next year!
This morning only 2 weeks after applying by post the new licence with all the correct categories landed on the doorstep. Well done DVLA.
Why am I miffed - the new licence runs from 29th November 2021 so I have lost nearly 2 months on the old licence. I knew this would happen but took the risk thinking there was no chance I would get the new licence until next year.
So it seems that the horror stories of DVLA delays may be a thing of the past unless I was just lucky.
This morning only 2 weeks after applying by post the new licence with all the correct categories landed on the doorstep. Well done DVLA.
Why am I miffed - the new licence runs from 29th November 2021 so I have lost nearly 2 months on the old licence. I knew this would happen but took the risk thinking there was no chance I would get the new licence until next year.
So it seems that the horror stories of DVLA delays may be a thing of the past unless I was just lucky.