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Am I screwed?

  • 12-02-2006 9:23pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 896 ✭✭✭


    Hope this is the right forum ( apologies to mods if not )

    I have my driving test tommorow, ive done my lessons, pre test etc etc, and just now was getting my documents ready, and have seen my license is out of date 26 days!!!! im shocked and stunned, i was sure it was not up until march! I kno0w this was an incredibly stupid thing to do, but i dont know weaither i should call the test centre and cancel, or go and explain in person.
    Anyone have any advice? I would be gratefull


Comments

  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,597 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    You can get it renewed tomorrow morning before the test.

    I had to do that.

    And get the car taxed too, :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    Forget about explaining in person. Either get oe tomorrow if possible or cancel the test and wait for another opportunity, at least keeping your fee!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,761 ✭✭✭✭Winters


    You should be ok as long as your test isnt first thing in the morning. Go to a police station now and get the prov form. Fill it out. Get two photos and sign them. Go to your local taxation office first thing tomorrow morning and bring with you the documentation and your test date letter. Dont forget your money too. The person will give you a receipt for your licence and that is valid for driving and doing the test.

    Best of luck!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,050 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    Winters wrote:
    The person will give you a receipt for your licence and that is valid for driving and doing the test.
    NO! The 'Final Checks' letter you get clearly tells you that "Receipts are NOT sufficient".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,107 ✭✭✭John R


    murphaph wrote:
    NO! The 'Final Checks' letter you get clearly tells you that "Receipts are NOT sufficient".

    Receipts are legal for driving with but NOT for taking the test. Simple reason; there is no photo, anybody could take the test with the receipt.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 961 ✭✭✭aliveandkicking


    If he brings his test letter with him they will issue the actual licence there and then (within about five minutes). So get down to the motor tax office first thing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 896 ✭✭✭Subliminal


    the test is at 10am, the tax office opens at 9:30, i wouldnt have the time.
    Im really pee'd off that i am going to end up having to re book a test etc, now i have to get a failure cert, before i can reapply for license. God, its amazing, i always have current tax and insurance, paid for test, and over 100 euro on pretest, now its all gone down the toilet. Youd think they wouldnt mind, it is only 26 days, and its never happened me before.

    Ah well, another 6 months wait for a test.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,761 ✭✭✭✭Winters


    murphaph wrote:
    NO! The 'Final Checks' letter you get clearly tells you that "Receipts are NOT sufficient".

    Sugar, sorry about that. I know it was valid for thats only for driving yeah?


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