Anyone got the new licence yet?

ThreeLineWhip

Have any actually been issued yet?

Stheno

ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

Have any actually been issued yet?

I've just washed mine by accident and going in tomorrow to apply for a new one

Sobanek

Stheno wrote: »

I've just washed mine by accident and going in tomorrow to apply for a new one

By accident...

Mr Simpson

By 'accident' Stheno? :pac:

I'm doing a wash in the morning, must make sure it doesn't go in with the clothes, that would be a shame

CianRyan

Full test next week, fingers crossed!

Mr Simpson

CianRyan wrote: »

Full test next week, fingers crossed!

Good luck lad, I'm sure you'll fly it!

Sobanek

CianRyan wrote: »

Full test next week, fingers crossed!

Good luck!

CianRyan

Cheers manmen.
Only things on my mind right now are:
1. Shuffling hands.
2. MSM
3. 10 and 2

I'm terrible for leaving my left arm resting down on the gear stick so I'll just have to consciously keep it up for the next few days to drill it in.

Mr Simpson

CianRyan wrote: »

Cheers manmen.
Only things on my mind right now are:
1. Shuffling hands.
2. MSM
3. 10 and 2

I'm terrible for leaving my left arm resting down on the gear stick so I'll just have to consciously keep it up for the next few days to drill it in.

I do that as well. Two other things that may seem obvious, but are easy to forget.

1. If you have one of those RSA logbooks, dont forget it, so many people do.

2. If you have external L plates, get a spare set. I had a friend whos L plates fell off on the way to the test. Didnt notice until the tester cancelled the test.

Anyway, may have gone slightly OT there

Stheno

MarkMc wrote: »

By 'accident' Stheno? :pac:

I'm doing a wash in the morning, must make sure it doesn't go in with the clothes, that would be a shame

Well I'm checking before the wash as I've to go in anyway? Then it's 90 degrees!

CianRyan wrote: »

Full test next week, fingers crossed!

Best of luck mate.

Wtf is MSM?

arleitiss

I applied for my license like 3 days before 19th of Jan (date new licenses kick in). Couldn't be bothered to be honest to wait, don't see difference.

Paper = damaged by rain/torn.
Plastic = crack from bending.

Even my student card which is plastic card has snapped bits off and cracks all over it, gotta stop keeping my cards in pockets

CianRyan

Stheno wrote: »

Well I'm checking before the wash as I've to go in anyway? Then it's 90 degrees!



Best of luck mate.

Wtf is MSM?

Mirror-Signal-Maneuver.
A.K.A. Throwing your head around the car like a mental patient before using your indicator, then turning.
It's just to check your mirrors and blind spots before signalling to turn or change lanes.

arleitiss wrote: »

I applied for my license like 3 days before 19th of Jan (date new licenses kick in). Couldn't be bothered to be honest to wait, don't see difference.

Paper = damaged by rain/torn.
Plastic = crack from bending.

Even my student card which is plastic card has snapped bits off and cracks all over it, gotta stop keeping my cards in pockets

There's your problem.
Buy a wallet, ya bum. :P

6ix

arleitiss wrote: »

I applied for my license like 3 days before 19th of Jan (date new licenses kick in). Couldn't be bothered to be honest to wait, don't see difference.

I think you'll get the new one anyway. I read something from the NRA where they said they wouldn't be producing any licences from the 14th - 18th (to facilitate the changeover) so unless you sent it in before the 14th you'll probably get the new one.

New licences are being produced since Monday 21st - I sent mine in last week, my previous one expired the week before, just in time Nothing yet, I guess it'll take a few days to get everything up and running.

arleitiss

6ix wrote: »

I think you'll get the new one anyway. I read something from the NRA where they said they wouldn't be producing any licences from the 14th - 18th (to facilitate the changeover) so unless you sent it in before the 14th you'll probably get the new one.

New licences are being produced since Monday 21st - I sent mine in last week, my previous one expired the week before, just in time Nothing yet, I guess it'll take a few days to get everything up and running.

Nope, I got mine on 21st, still a red paper one

arleitiss

CianRyan wrote: »

Mirror-Signal-Maneuver.
A.K.A. Throwing your head around the car like a mental patient before using your indicator, then turning.
It's just to check your mirrors and blind spots before signalling to turn or change lanes.



There's your problem.
Buy a wallet, ya bum. :P

Indeed, been thinking of that too,

6ix

arleitiss wrote: »

Nope, I got mine on 21st, still a red paper one

Nooooo!!

I may very well end up with the old style after all :eek:

smcgiff

Mine was up on the 19th - applied a week before that date but havent heard anything yet. I'd say if ye applied and paid the old amount you'd get the old type licence if yours were up before the 19th.

6ix

Paid the new amount but used the old form.

I was hoping for the card but if I get the old one I won't be too distraught - it's just a licence after all!

MarkR

I thought that replacement licences would be the old type, and only ones that expire would be the card type?

Blazer

Who does the change apply to from 19 January 2013?
• Those who have passed their driving test and are applying for their first driving
licence
• Those who are renewing their learner permit/ driving licence
• Those who are replacing their learner permit/ driving licence
• Those who are exchanging a foreign driving licence for an Irish driving licence.

ABajaninCork

My husband passed his test just before Christmas. Decided to wait until the new licences were issued, then apply. Meanwhile, the insurance was due last week. Explained the situation to the two brokers we got quotes from. Both were (apparently) fine with that.

Meanwhile, we called the tax office on Monday, as we needed to renew, and a copy of the full licence was required by the broker. As we thought, it would take at least two - three weeks until we got the licence. (Bedding in of the new system and all that!). Broker renewed with a copy of the pass cert supplied, but refused to give us the disc. Had to kick up a fuss before they sent it. Got the disc in the post this morning. Phew!!

Bottom line: Expect the licence in about two weeks, if not longer.

anthony4335

Applied for a replacement one on Friday last. I put down a change of address for the reason, and was told it was free for a change of address. I asked if this would be replaced by the new type or old and the lady behind the counter told me it would be the new plastic one. sweet saved myself 55 euro.

arleitiss

anthony4335 wrote: »

Applied for a replacement one on Friday last. I put down a change of address for the reason, and was told it was free for a change of address. I asked if this would be replaced by the new type or old and the lady behind the counter told me it would be the new plastic one. sweet saved myself 55 euro.

brb moving my house.

endacl

MarkR wrote: »

I thought that replacement licences would be the old type, and only ones that expire would be the card type?

This be true.

My paper one went through the wash last summer, been holding out for the new type.

Time to apply for replacement. :cool:

Gumbo

endacl wrote: »

This be true.

Replacement will also be the new plastic card

endacl

kceire wrote: »

Replacement will also be the new plastic card

Just did a massive google to prove myself right!

Proved myself wrong.....

msg11

55 Euros, I think till I really need a new license from either; loosing it, washing it or needing a new one.

5 Years down the line I will be retro with my old style license!

Blazer

arleitiss wrote: »

brb moving my house.

woohoohoo..I'm moving in the next few weeks

Yakuza

If I somehow *cough* needed to get a replacement for my licence which has just over 8 years left on it, would the new one have the same expiry date on it, or would it start afresh with another 10 years?

I'm guessing replacement would mean literally that, but here's hoping...

Synyster Shadow

Yakuza wrote: »

If I somehow *cough* needed to get a replacement for my licence which has just over 8 years left on it, would the new one have the same expiry date on it, or would it start afresh with another 10 years?

I'm guessing replacement would mean literally that, but here's hoping...

Think if your paying for it in full it should be 10 year again? Think I heard of this not sure someone else way know better!

I gotta change my name on mine how much will that cost. (got married last may)

ThreeLineWhip

It seems no one actually has one yet so. I smells a technical cock up and they will have to go back to issuing the old pinks for a while longer.

I went for the "lost" licence cost of €35. Lads those replacement licences only run to the expiry of the original licence. So a new 10 year period does not start over.

Also they are now insisting on a passport/other ID with all applications now. In view of this it would be very unwise to apply by post.

Mr Simpson

Rte are saying that they're launching today.

Synyster Shadow

ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

It seems no one actually has one yet so. I smells a technical cock up and they will have to go back to issuing the old pinks for a while longer.

I went for the "lost" licence cost of €35. Lads those replacement licences only run to the expiry of the original licence. So a new 10 year period does not start over.

Also they are now insisting on a passport/other ID with all applications now. In view of this it would be very unwise to apply by post.

Would that mean I need my passport to be changed to married name before I can change my licence? That's expensive if so

ABajaninCork

ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

It seems no one actually has one yet so. I smells a technical cock up and they will have to go back to issuing the old pinks for a while longer.

I went for the "lost" licence cost of €35. Lads those replacement licences only run to the expiry of the original licence. So a new 10 year period does not start over.

Also they are now insisting on a passport/other ID with all applications now. In view of this it would be very unwise to apply by post.

I'm not sure that's the case. We applied for a new driving licence yesterday. Although it was in person, all we supplied were the new photos, completed form, handed the permit in and the fee. No passport was requested or supplied as ID.

ABajaninCork

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Would that mean I need my passport to be changed to married name before I can change my licence? That's expensive if so

Not necessarily. I never changed my licence over when I got married. All that means is the car and insurance is in my maiden name as that must match the name on my licence. My passport's in my married name. Made no difference.

ThreeLineWhip

Laois CC have adopted this as their policy and are rejecting all postal applications that do not enclose ID.

dan185

My dad got his on Monday and his face is like a ghost in it, cant see his nose!

ION08

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Yakuza wrote: »

If I somehow *cough* needed to get a replacement for my licence which has just over 8 years left on it, would the new one have the same expiry date on it, or would it start afresh with another 10 years?

I'm guessing replacement would mean literally that, but here's hoping...

Think if your paying for it in full it should be 10 year again? Think I heard of this not sure someone else way know better!

I gotta change my name on mine how much will that cost. (got married last may)

No you wont get a "fresh" 10 years. Your expiry date will stay the same

ABajaninCork

ThreeLineWhip wrote: »

Laois CC have adopted this as their policy and are rejecting all postal applications that do not enclose ID.

That is not consistent then, and I'm not sure they're allowed to do that. We applied in Cork, and weren't asked...

Stheno

anthony4335 wrote: »

Applied for a replacement one on Friday last. I put down a change of address for the reason, and was told it was free for a change of address. I asked if this would be replaced by the new type or old and the lady behind the counter told me it would be the new plastic one. sweet saved myself 55 euro.

Hmmmmm, I have the wrong address on my licence ...............

ThreeLineWhip

Stheno wrote: »

Hmmmmm, I have the wrong address on my licence ...............

Pity that eh.

MAJJ

Mine has an old address too and is due for renewal this year.
Wonder if I get a new one for free will it then expire this year and then I have to do it again and pay for a 10 year one?

Stheno wrote: »

Hmmmmm, I have the wrong address on my licence ...............

chinchin

Got mine in the post today! Finally fit's perfectly in my wallet!:-)