hymer1942 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Afternoon all, in May I am 70 and need the License for in excess of 3.5 tons, can some one please tell me do things happen automatically or do I have to apply, I am in Spain at the moment but would like to get things moving. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 hymer1942 - 2012-02-13 1:34 PM Afternoon all, in May I am 70 and need the License for in excess of 3.5 tons, can some one please tell me do things happen automatically or do I have to apply, I am in Spain at the moment but would like to get things moving. Barrie You should get a letter / reminder from DVLA about 3 months before your birthday, and you have to re-apply for your licence. If you want to drive anything in excess of 3.5 tons you will have to have a medical. Licence then has to be renewed every three years. :-| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedee Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 All the information you need can be found on : http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/NeedANewOrUpdatedLicence/DG_4022086 You can follow the links to download the form you need. peedee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ris Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My only advice to you is do not delay, as soon as you get your reminder, download the appropriate forms and get your medical booked, mine cost £92. The DVLA only send forms for renewal of the reduced driving categories. After your medical carefully check that all the questions have been answered by the doctor,then send off by recorded delivery and hope the DVLA get it back to you in time. Any quieries re fitness to drive will require further investigation by the DVLA and believe me the 3 months soon passes. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Make sure you take copies of your license as it has been known for DVLA not to put all the classes you are entitled to drive on your new license. Good luck Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 That's right Dave - and once your old licence reaches them it goes in the shredder, so the only proof of your entitlement is whatever YOU'VE kept safe at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Also you may get a cheaper medical here than with you doctor http://driversmedicals.com/ Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Dwight Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Just had mine back last month it took 4 working days from sending to DVLA, that was bit of a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy23 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I " lost" my licence, so they couldn't shred it........better than a copy!!!!. Shop around for medical, first price I got was £140 ended up getting it done for £45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hymer1942 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Morning from sunny Spain, thanks for all replies and information, back in 3 weeks and will get on the case. Barrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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