Waiting on [learners permit]

LawlessBoy · 11-12-2013 4:57pm #1

Passed my theory on monday and then went on to a local NDLS centre to proceed to get my licence, hoping to be on the road of xmas. Was told i would be 10-14 days until my licence is sent out and i have given a receipt stating my method of payment and a driver number on it.

I asked if i could drive while waiting on my licence and the people working there couldnt tell me but a friend that is only driving a short while said i should be able to as he was driving on a "Yellow piece of paper" while waiting on his licence.

I went to ring up NDLS today to get a definite answer but was on the phone for a long time so long story short. Anyone here know if i can drive/ do lessons while waiting on my licence to be sent out. All i have is the recipt, also found out there is a major backlog when i went onto the NDLS website.

jd6920s · 11-12-2013 7:10pm

Supposedly (or as I was told) you can drive ,however some insurance companies actually want the licence in hand before you get insurance, not sure about driving instructor but I think it varies which one, waiting 5 weeks here and I'd say I'll be waiting a lot longer

LawlessBoy · 11-12-2013 8:24pm

5 weeks! Looks like i wont be driving for christmas so!

I rang a driving instructor there today and he said he wont do lessons unless i have the actual licence that it would nullify his insurance.

Think ill try give NDLS a ring tomorrow to actually find out.

Thanks for the answer.

BuffyBot · 11-12-2013 11:49pm

Do you mean Learner's Permit? (The reason I ask is that only someone who has passed their test can get a licence. Those waiting on a licence are generally permitted to drive with their receipt, which is what your friend may be talking about)

I think most instructors would require you to be in possession of the actual physical permit before they'll take you on.

Motor-Ed · 12-12-2013 8:09am

LawlessBoy wrote: »

Passed my theory on monday and then went on to a local NDLS centre to proceed to get my licence, hoping to be on the road of xmas. Was told i would be 10-14 days until my licence is sent out and i have given a receipt stating my method of payment and a driver number on it.

I asked if i could drive while waiting on my licence and the people working there couldnt tell me but a friend that is only driving a short while said i should be able to as he was driving on a "Yellow piece of paper" while waiting on his licence.

I went to ring up NDLS today to get a definite answer but was on the phone for a long time so long story short. Anyone here know if i can drive/ do lessons while waiting on my licence to be sent out. All i have is the recipt, also found out there is a major backlog when i went onto the NDLS website.

The RSA have emailed ADI,s telling them not to accept the receipt.

redarmy1929 · 12-12-2013 1:12pm

BuffyBot wrote: »

Do you mean Learner's Permit? (The reason I ask is that only someone who has passed their test can get a licence. Those waiting on a licence are generally permitted to drive with their receipt, which is what your friend may be talking about)

I think most instructors would require you to be in possession of the actual physical permit before they'll take you on.

I think you knew what he meant, passing theory test was abit of a give away.

The last couple of driving instructors didn't even ask me for my learners permit, maybe because I could be older than OP, I don't know.

I am currently waiting over 3 weeks for mine.

LawlessBoy · 12-12-2013 6:40pm

Motor-Ed wrote: »

The RSA have emailed ADI,s telling them not to accept the receipt.

Yes it was the permit sorry provisional licence whatever you want to call it

LawlessBoy · 13-12-2013 11:49pm

really not liking what im hearing about this. sounds like ill be lucky to be driving by feb:mad:

JP Liz V1 · 24-12-2013 4:05pm

It is disgraceful the waiting times for your permit or licence from NDLS

LawlessBoy · 28-12-2013 5:29pm

Im still waiting last time i checked it was being processed and was told it could take up to another 6 weeks. Thats a joke to be honest. Dont even do pink slips to give permission for lessons ect.

Walshey96 · 28-12-2013 7:55pm

I'll be waiting 3 weeks on Monday. Its frustrating looking at the car in the garden knowing I can't drive it. Hope you get your permit soon

LawlessBoy · 28-12-2013 9:13pm

Walshey96 wrote: »

I'll be waiting 3 weeks on Monday. Its frustrating looking at the car in the garden knowing I can't drive it. Hope you get your permit soon

exactly the same situation have the car since before i sat my theory. now ive just got to start it up every few days to keep the battery from going. I sit into it sit there for a few minutes think about it all get out and lock it back up! Devestating :P

Walshey96 · 28-12-2013 9:54pm

LawlessBoy wrote: »

exactly the same situation have the car since before i sat my theory. now ive just got to start it up every few days to keep the battery from going. I sit into it sit there for a few minutes think about it all get out and lock it back up! Devestating :P

That's exactly what I do. Hopefully we'll have our permits soon enough

easy1 · 29-12-2013 6:53pm

Sorry for asking,but do I need make a appointment at NDLS centre for proceeding my learner permit?
Thank you in advance.

Walshey96 · 29-12-2013 6:59pm

easy1 wrote: »

Sorry for asking,but do I need make a appointment at NDLS centre for proceeding my learner permit?
Thank you in advance.

No you just need to show up with the required forms you need and your good to go.

LawlessBoy · 29-12-2013 11:15pm

easy1 wrote: »

Sorry for asking,but do I need make a appointment at NDLS centre for proceeding my learner permit?
Thank you in advance.

You do need to have an eye test done which i didnt know about. :cool:

LawlessBoy · 13-01-2014 5:04pm

Not necroing on this thread. Just wanted to let anyone waiting how ive been getting along with the process. Rang today as i have been doing ever since it went over the 2 week mark ( im aware of a delay ) and now, after been told that there isnt a problem with my permit that it was just the delay causing it all i got through to someone who actually went further to look into it. He came back and told me that there was infact a problem that a certain question had not been marked accordingly and thats what was holding it all up. I remember filling out the forms because i did it all on the spot and then had an NDLS worker go through it. Im really not happy with how long this is taking new system or not!

jd83 · 13-01-2014 7:43pm

I was told 3 to 4 weeks wait for mine. They have taken a system where you had to queue all day in a tax office but get your permit pretty quick in the post to one where your in and out quickly but waiting an eternity to get the permit.

Why can they do it like the U.S and issue you a permit there and then once you have provided all the required documentation.

Walshey96 · 14-01-2014 12:57am

LawlessBoy wrote: »

Not necroing on this thread. Just wanted to let anyone waiting how ive been getting along with the process. Rang today as i have been doing ever since it went over the 2 week mark ( im aware of a delay ) and now, after been told that there isnt a problem with my permit that it was just the delay causing it all i got through to someone who actually went further to look into it. He came back and told me that there was infact a problem that a certain question had not been marked accordingly and thats what was holding it all up. I remember filling out the forms because i did it all on the spot and then had an NDLS worker go through it. Im really not happy with how long this is taking new system or not!

I rang the NDLS last week and they told me I should have my permit someday this week. Hopefully I do as I can't start my driving lessons until I have it. Hope you get yours soon mate.

easy1 · 14-01-2014 9:04am

I was told when waiting time might be up to 5 weeks!!!!

The_B_Man · 15-01-2014 4:29pm

It doesnt get any better once u pass.

I applied for my full licence in the NDLS centre on the 18th of December. Still no sign of it!

BuffyBot · 15-01-2014 5:02pm

Second week of December ones are being mailed out now it seems, so I'd imagine within the next 10 days it should be out. They do seem to be (slowly) catching up. They have announced they should be fully up to speed by the end of the month so we shall have to see.

Walshey96 · 15-01-2014 11:55pm

BuffyBot wrote: »

Second week of December ones are being mailed out now it seems, so I'd imagine within the next 10 days it should be out. They do seem to be (slowly) catching up. They have announced they should be fully up to speed by the end of the month so we shall have to see.

That's great to hear. I had to cancel my lessons due to not having the Permit yet. It really is a joke!

Walshey96 · 16-01-2014 3:43pm

Finally got my Learners Permit this morning

Did you receive yours yet LawlessBoy?

LawlessBoy · 17-01-2014 10:59pm

Still no sign of it

Walshey96 · 17-01-2014 11:42pm

LawlessBoy wrote: »

Still no sign of it

Finally got to drive the car instead of looking at

It'll probably arrive next week. Mine took exactly 5 weeks to arrive.

Eire Go Brach · 20-01-2014 9:51pm

The_B_Man wrote: »

It doesnt get any better once u pass.

I applied for my full licence in the NDLS centre on the 18th of December. Still no sign of it!

If it's of any help.

I applied for mine on the 14th of December at citywest. Rang them today. They said it was posted the 15th. Lo and behold. There it was when I got home today, the 20th.

Although it's the wrong address. So I need to send it back. There mistake.

LawlessBoy · 21-01-2014 12:29am

I am still waiting believe it or not. Looks like there isnt an order to how they do them at all. Terrible system.

Faith+1 · 21-01-2014 10:24am

Only in Ireland do we go from a 2-3 day turnaround to 2 bloody months. Progress my arse!

FueledByAisling · 22-01-2014 1:57pm

I ordered mine on December 6th and there's still no sign of my permit :mad::mad::mad:

ashamix · 23-01-2014 9:48pm

Applied for 1st time learners permit today in Athlone,they say it could be 4 to 6 weeks due to backlog.

LawlessBoy · 23-01-2014 11:50pm

Still waiting myself so can't say! Rang up insurers that gave me the cheapest quote and have the ref number to be told it has expired and the quote has gone up by 600 not happy at all considering its not my fault!

The_B_Man · 24-01-2014 11:21am

Eire Go Brach wrote: »

If it's of any help.

I applied for mine on the 14th of December at citywest. Rang them today. They said it was posted the 15th. Lo and behold. There it was when I got home today, the 20th.

Although it's the wrong address. So I need to send it back. There mistake.

I actually applied on the 18th Dec and got mine on the 21st Jan.

FueledByAisling · 27-01-2014 12:21pm

Does anyone have the number to ring up to see what the story is with my licence?

Fowler87 · 27-01-2014 1:06pm

Rang them, emailed them and still no sign of the permit. They told me it was posted as of last Monday... Ridiculous at this stage considering I renewed it 27 November

Faith+1 · 27-01-2014 1:56pm

Fowler87 wrote: »

Rang them, emailed them and still no sign of the permit. They told me it was posted as of last Monday... Ridiculous at this stage considering I renewed it 27 November

It's bloody ridiculous alright....under the old system you'd have your permit by the 29th/30th.

easy1 · 06-02-2014 1:51pm

I applied for learner permit on 30.December at City West centre.I rang them today and asked,where is my license,because 5 weeks already gone,they said ,it still processing and agreed with me,when something went wrong.Nice!!!:mad:!Lovely women told me,when she will contact her supervisor and I have to ring again in Tuesday to find out.Lovely-I waited 5 weeks and they did nothing!!!!:mad:

My friend waited for her learner permit 2 full month.This is ridiculous.:mad::mad::mad:

Motor-Ed · 07-02-2014 8:01am

easy1 wrote: »

I applied for learner permit on 30.December at City West centre.I rang them today and asked,where is my license,because 5 weeks already gone,they said ,it still processing and agreed with me,when something went wrong.Nice!!!:mad:!Lovely women told me,when she will contact her supervisor and I have to ring again in Tuesday to find out.Lovely-I waited 5 weeks and they did nothing!!!!:mad:

My friend waited for her learner permit 2 full month.This is ridiculous.:mad::mad::mad:

They have actually LOST some people's applications
Lost - a digital file, so much for Data Protection.
Think it's time some solicitor's letters were issued.
They have also told people they had dispatched their Lic when in fact they hadn't

LawlessBoy · 08-02-2014 4:57pm

Motor-Ed wrote: »

They have actually LOST some people's applications
Lost - a digital file, so much for Data Protection.
Think it's time some solicitor's letters were issued.
They have also told people they had dispatched their Lic when in fact they hadn't

I'm still waiting, and now the insurance company are down my neck to supply them with a copy of my licence was told it would be dispatched this week by NDLS

ashamix · 11-02-2014 11:52am

ashamix wrote: »

Applied for 1st time learners permit today in Athlone,they say it could be 4 to 6 weeks due to backlog.

Applied on 23rd Jan and received it today (11th Feb)..
Now i can start the learning process..very nervous,but looking forward to it.

Extrasupervery · 12-02-2014 12:22pm

ashamix wrote: »

Applied on 23rd Jan and received it today (11th Feb)..
Now i can start the learning process..very nervous,but looking forward to it.

Christ that was nice and quick. I applied last week...hoping to see it by summer!

Waiting on [learners permit]

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