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I recently got 3 points on my license for speeding. Bad times
I sent away the license with the points on it to DVLA to change my address, my new paper license has come through without any endorsements or points on it. Good times.
Where do I stand cos I'll happily keep the "clean" license.
I presume the 3 points are not older than 4 years as they should be removed after that length of time anyway if you require a new license for any reason, even if this amendment is a "free" item.
i.e. if you request they be removed because they are expired they can charge a fee (£17.50 I think)
If you need a change of address this is done for free but any old points cannot be reprinted if expired.
I have known people to "move" back into their parents house, Then in 6 months or so time, "move" back out. This removes the old points without a charge.
The points were only put on my old license in March 2009 but have not been carried through to the new one.
These should have remained on my license for 4 years.
New license has nothing on it - is it possible my DVLA computer record was not amended by the court endorsing the points before the issue of my new license?
The points were only put on my old license in March 2009 but have not been carried through to the new one.
These should have remained on my license for 4 years.
New license has nothing on it - is it possible my DVLA computer record was not amended by the court endorsing the points before the issue of my new license?
If the points were awarded this month, it's more likely that the DVLA records hadn't been updated at the point your replacement licence was issued.
Points are recorded by the DVLA, but are actually put on your licence by HMCS. HMCS then inform DVLA that points have been added. These can then be added to any replacement licence.
So, your DVLA record will show the points. You do not need to replace your licence, but do need to declare the points when necessary (ie insurance, car hire, employment, etc.)
I got stop in jan 2009 for having no insurance..(forgot to pay etc etc) and got 6 points & fixed penalty £200. ive only had my licence aug 2007 and was told by police that my licence will be revocked as it aint been two years. the police took my licence at the station and told me to wait for the letter from the dvla and how to get my licence back...
So i waited, 3 months pass (i work on the railways so didnt need a car) but i was thinking what happend to my licence so i rang the dvla and told her my story and the lady told me on her computer my licence is valid and no points have been added. she said just pay £20 at your local dvla office to get a new licence...anyway i went & paid and update my address as i have moved. 2 weeks past and my new licence came but i aint had any letter for the points.
i rang the dvla about the points and they said they sent a letter on june 21 about my licence being revocked but i had not recived a letter.
i asked what address was the letter sent to and she said on are system your address is (gave me my old address). i said but ive got a driving licence with my address im living at now that was valid from 29-4-09..said i must send that licence to them and retake my test..but i paid £20??? for what??? its been 6 months now since ive got stop by the police, is there anything i can do?
Its just soooo long and time consuming.. and the lack of info from dvla and police.
thanks
I got stop in jan 2009 for having no insurance..(forgot to pay etc etc) and got 6 points & fixed penalty £200. ive only had my licence aug 2007 and was told by police that my licence will be revocked as it aint been two years. the police took my licence at the station and told me to wait for the letter from the dvla and how to get my licence back...
So i waited, 3 months pass (i work on the railways so didnt need a car) but i was thinking what happend to my licence so i rang the dvla and told her my story and the lady told me on her computer my licence is valid and no points have been added. she said just pay £20 at your local dvla office to get a new licence...anyway i went & paid and update my address as i have moved. 2 weeks past and my new licence came but i aint had any letter for the points.
i rang the dvla about the points and they said they sent a letter on june 21 about my licence being revocked but i had not recived a letter.
i asked what address was the letter sent to and she said on are system your address is (gave me my old address). i said but ive got a driving licence with my address im living at now that was valid from 29-4-09..said i must send that licence to them and retake my test..but i paid £20??? for what??? its been 6 months now since ive got stop by the police, is there anything i can do?
Its just soooo long and time consuming.. and the lack of info from dvla and police.
thanks
Let me get this clear. You applied for a replacement licence and updated your address at an LVLO on 28th April this year and DVLA sent a notice of revocation to your old address on 21st June this year?
Although DVLA will deny it forever and a day - and it will need you been taken to court to resolve the issue - your licence has not been revoked.
Although revocation is touted as an automatic process resulting from 6 points or more in the first 2 years of holding a licence, it does not take effect until a notice of revocation is served on the licence holder by the DVLA. As they have sent it to an old address - not the address on your licence for nearly 2 months - they have to date failed to serve such a notice.
Agreed. A friend of my son was in a similar situation, paid for a replacement licence which was issued in Feb 08 (spookily also 5 months from when he was stopped). From what you say, the DVLA are taking almost 6 months to process threse 'backlog' of withdrawals. There was no change of address in his case, and he recieved a letter advising him to return the licence which was 'sent in error'. He's currently passed it to his MP, (so I can't tell you the outcome yet) but I suggest you do the same.
However, despite the technicality, all it will take is the resending of the letter to your correct address and they'll be in the clear, and you may have delayed your rehabilitation period, see this link:
No points on New License
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