Drivers who obtained their full car category b driving licence before 1 january 1997 may drive a minibus in the uk because their licence included category d1. Apply for or renew a private hire vehicle operator licence. Minibus driver training we offer one day training courses in ashford for anyone who wants to drive a minibus a vehicle containing 916 passenger seats. Extending the hours in which driving test are available. How to renew your driving licence in the uk totally driving. Renew your driving licence at 70 plus if you drive a lorry, bus, minibus the licence categories for driving a lorry, bus or minibus will be valid for a maximum of five years, up to age 65. Home driver services dmv office locations washington king county kent driver licensing office covid19 update. If you currently have a paper licence, you may wish to apply to exchange your paper driver licence to photo driver licence. How to book onto and information about the knowledge test for drivers. Driver s licences and photo identification cards are now printed at a central location and mailed to clients using a central issuance system, instead of being printed on demand at motor registration division offices. Drivercheck has established agencies throughout the world, from whom they receive driver licence data, which is uploaded to the clients portal. Gdpr privacy notices for dfi business areas department. This feedback form is for issues with the nidirect website only. Apply for a highways permit or licence kent county council.
Renew your driving licence if youre 70 or over renew your driving licence online with dvla for free if youre 70 or over or will be 70 in the next 90 days. Dva driver licensing division department for infrastructure. You can use it to report a problem or suggest an improvement to a webpage. All content is available under the open government licence v3. For people with licences issued by the driver and vehicle agency in northern ireland, the options for direct notification are given on the. Take an image with a smartphone or camera against a light wall, upload it here and instantly get a professional photo for your document. Draft hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy. In the united kingdom, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to.
Gdl recognises the need for candidates to be taught nighttime driving techniques, due to the fact that a high proportion of road traffic collisions happen in darkness. Please click here for help with your ni direct account details. Northern ireland ni driver licence check with the vehicle agency dva drivers who use their driving licence from northern ireland to drive in the uk, can consent to have their licence validated for their employer by drivercheck. Get your first provisional driving licence for a moped, motorbike and car from dvla online. You are required to renew a photocard licence every 3 years. You need to be a resident of great britain to use the gov. For extensive information on exchanging your driver s license, the driving and vehicle licensing agency dvla have a produced a 16page booklet with all of the essential information for overseas visitors about driving in britain. Alternatively, if an organisation wants 8 or more drivers to have the training, we can provide a course at a specific location.
Please note that dvla licence apply and uk are not affiliated with driver vehicle and licensing agency, the uk government or any official body. Uk see medical conditions, disabilities and driving. You must be licensed or registered with kent county council to. National speed awareness course nsac kent county council. Information on the different types of licenses we can issue. A guide to getting a drivers license in the uk expatica. Driver licensing if you need a new or updated licence, need to tell dva about a medical condition, or to find out information about endorsements, disqualifications, what vehicles you can drive or. Uk driving licence photo 35x45 mm size, tool, requirements. Reapply for your driving licence if youve been disqualified. The majority of information about dvas functions can be found on nidirect, the government services website for people living in northern ireland. Business licences and registration kent county council.
The type of licence that a driver will be required to hold is set out in the ec directive on driver licensing. It explains the rules for drivers hours and the keeping of records and it replaces the previous publication drivers hours and tachograph rules for. Apply for or renew a hackney carriage or private hire vehicle driver licence. Youll find details about how to renew, costs, giving up your licence and medical conditions that may affect your driving. Assessing fitness to drive amber valley borough council. The uk medical standards for driver licensing refer to group 1 and group 2 licence. To drive a taxi hackney cab or private hire vehicle you must apply for a taxi driving licence, and a taxi vehicle licence if you wish to use your own vehicle.
Reapply for a driving licence following a medical condition. This guide provides advice to drivers and operators of goods vehicles, whether used privately or commercially. You are required you to renew a photocard licence every 3 years. It may take longer than usual for you to get your licence because of coronavirus covid19. Driver and vehicle agency dva an overview department. In response to the covid19 pandemic, state dmvs nationwide have closed driver licensing offices, extended license and registration expiration.
Goods vehicle licensing rules on drivers hours and. How to renew the photo on your driving licence aged under 70 the photocard licence has to be renewed every 10 years to ensure it continues to reflect your appearance. Northern ireland residents can renew their driving licence online via the green link. Drivers who are renewing a group 1 car, motorcycle and tractor licence can apply online renewing your driving licence. Continue to submit your application by email and we will contact you directly to advise the payment methods available to you. Renew your driving licence renew your driving licence online with dvla if you have a valid uk passport. If you have any questions concerning your photo identification, which is a requirement to attend the course, you should contact kent driver education team on 03000 41 15 54, well in advance of your course date. Apply for your first provisional driving licence gov. This service is for residents in northern ireland only. The checking service we provide cannot be obtained from a driver and vehicle licensing agency office, but if you apply directly, you can apply without a checking service where there will be no checking fee payable. Apply for a highways permit or licence please be advised that our streetworks service are currently unable to accept postal applications or payments by cheque. We can only provide a birth certificate for births that were registered in northern ireland.
The blue badge is a vital part of the disabled drivers armoury, so its. Those who held a full entitlement to drive a car before 1 january 1997 will continue to be able to drive a 16passenger seat minibus in the uk and throughout the ec without restriction, until. Driver licensing division county hall castlerock road waterside coleraine bt51 3tb telephone. The licence authorises taxi drivers to continue to use their taxi vehicle, for the period of the licence, without the need for a vehicle test to be conducted. Frequently asked questions related to access ni checks within the uk. Keep up to date with closures and cancellations, and help prevent the spread of coronavirus covid19. A six month licence will be issued automatically and free of charge for vehicles whose licence is due to expire between 10 march 2020 and 9 october 2020. Privacy notices for business areas located within the department can be found below. Renew your driving licence if youre 70 or over gov. A car, motorcycle or tractor driving licence will expire when the date at 4b on the plastic card part of your driving licence. Renew a driver license, id card, or enhanced driver license id card edleid.
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