Failing to update address on licence

Our man in Havana

Is there any offence committed if you fail to update your address on your driving licence?

TheNog

Bond-007 wrote: »

Is there any offence committed if you fail to update your address on your driving licence?

I dont think so but thats why I always ask if the address on the licence is their current address. If the driver says yes then they are committing an offence

Zambia

I was asked this when pulled over for speeding (Has youse nothing better to be doing )

I said no I have not lived there in 9 years. He said get that changed, I said Ok Gard I will.

It was a f**king riveting story so it was ,anyone want to hear it again?

arybvtcw0eolkf

I wondered something similar since my licence has always had me down as being 20 yrs older than I am

I've tried having it corrected to no avail, so if you guys stop a sprightly 63yr old who only looks 43 'tis me!.

jaffa20

how do you change your address on your licence?

rugbyman

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bond-007 View Post
Is there any offence committed if you fail to update your address on your driving licence?
I dont think so but thats why I always ask if the address on the licence is their current address. If the driver says yes then they are committing an offence

with respect Nog, does this make sense?
regards,rugbyman

Shield

TheNog wrote: »

I dont think so but thats why I always ask if the address on the licence is their current address. If the driver says yes then they are committing an offence

rugbyman has a point Nogster. I can't make sense of that either!

Relevant

From my reading of it i assume it means that if they say it is their current address when it is in fact not their current address they are thereby committing an offence by giving a false address??

TheNog

rugbyman wrote: »

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bond-007 View Post
Is there any offence committed if you fail to update your address on your driving licence?
I dont think so but thats why I always ask if the address on the licence is their current address. If the driver says yes then they are committing an offence

with respect Nog, does this make sense?
regards,rugbyman

psni wrote: »

rugbyman has a point Nogster. I can't make sense of that either!

MIssing some crucial words in my post. This is what I meant to post:

I dont think so but thats why I always ask if the address on the licence is their current address. If the driver says yes its their current address but they have a new address then they are committing an offence

Sully

Feck sake Nog. That type of mistake wouldn't be accepted in a court of law you know!

donvito99

jaffa20 wrote: »

how do you change your address on your licence?

Biro.

Hooch

As Nog said bond.....

noel32

to change the address on your licence you just send it into motor the tax office with your new address and they will update it for you, thats what i did anyways two years ago persume its still the same

Our man in Havana

Yes that is how you are supposed to do it. Many people move and don't bother getting theirs amended.

jabbertalky

You can get it done for free, also if you're a woman and you get married you can get your name changed for free.

Our man in Havana

Or if you are a man and get married you can get your name changed for free.

Gary ITR

I have my folks address on mine, don't see them moving anytime soon so I'll leave it be.

Johan Shallow Treasure wrote: »

I wondered something similar since my licence has always had me down as being 20 yrs older than I am

I've tried having it corrected to no avail, so if you guys stop a sprightly 63yr old who only looks 43 'tis me!.

You were at the christmas beers weren't you? I'm sorry to say you do look 63











/cowers in the corner

jaffa20

Can you just do it here

Our man in Havana

No. It does not update the paper licence which must be sent to a MTO for re-issue.

jaffa20

Bond-007 wrote: »

No. It does not update the paper licence which must be sent to a MTO for re-issue.

Ah, but sure you don't need to have it changed on paper. The points from gardai or whatever would still be sent to your registered address, wouldn't they

Our man in Havana

No and that is the whole point of what I was saying. When a Garda stops you and you present your licence you are asked is this your correct address. The Garda will write down your address as on the licence unless you advise him otherwise.

And Gardaí do not issue points, the RSA does after the legal processes have been completed.

jaffa20

Bond-007 wrote: »

No and that is the whole point of what I was saying. When a Garda stops you and you present your licence you are asked is this your correct address. The Garda will write down your address as on the licence unless you advise him otherwise.

And Gardaí do not issue points, the RSA does after the legal processes have been completed.

but what if the garda doesn't stop you but catches you on those cameras instead. Is it just sent to where the car is registered I'll send a letter into the mto anyway, just curious.

Our man in Havana

Is it just sent to where the car is registered?

Yes. Sure, how does the camera know who was driving?

jaffa20

Bond-007 wrote: »

Yes. Sure, how does the camera know who was driving?

Ok thanks, just wondered. So does that mean a fine is only paid and they can't give points as they aren't able to establish who is driving. probably should start a new thread about all this

Edit, never mind. found the answer below

http://www.penaltypoints.ie/faq.php#speedingqueries

Dingatron

jaffa20 wrote: »

Can you just do it here

I'd be careful with that website tbh.


From their terms and condition's.

We are collecting your personal information for the purpose of notifying the service providers you select of your new contact details and for providing you with information on the products and services of organisations who advertise on the website.


https://www.myaddress.ie/p/partners.html



It looks to me like you're liable to be spammed if you submit any information through them. They are not an official government website and I would be wary of using it.

Our man in Havana

It looks to me like you're liable to be spammed if you submit any information through them. They are not an official government website and I would be wary of using it.

Too right.