Driving licence

Johnny 2shoes

Hey can anyone help me out here,I was put of the road in 2008 for 4 years,I had just passed my full test and had my certification and I just had to go to the office to collect my licence,but when I got there I was told because my conviction had already gone thru the court system that I cudnt be giving my licence and that because u only have 6 months to claim it which I cudnt then I supposed to re sit the test which is a load of b.s..I was away for awhile and I'm back again and wondering can I or have I even a leg to stand on by going about getting my licence re issued seen as I did pass it fair and square..any help at all on the wud be much appreciated.Thanks

Toyotafanboi

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Posters please only reply if you have constructive feedback for the OP. The OP has served their driving ban so we can spare them any digs relating to why they got it.

OP, please do not have a go at posters trying to help if their advice isn't what you want to hear or this thread will be closed.

Sleeper12

No you don't have a leg to stand on. Re sit the test.
You'll have an uphill battle with insurance. I think the law says that you have to declare the ban for 7 years before it's wiped clean.
As for why the 4 year ban, I don't think it makes any difference. We all do stupid things from time to time. So long as we learn from these mistakes that is the important thing.

OldmanMondeo

Since a driving licence is for 10 years, I presume a full licence is what your talking about. Once you ban is up, you licence should b valid again. Check with the solicitor who looked after your case and see.

punisher5112

Have you rang ndls?

jca

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

Since a driving licence is for 10 years, I presume a full licence is what your talking about. Once you ban is up, you licence should b valid again. Check with the solicitor who looked after your case and see.

But he didn't actually have his full license at the time the ban was handed down, he had the certificate of competency for successfully passing his test and the ban went through before he could buy his full license. It was incredibly bad luck the way it happened but I think he will have to re sit the driving test as the certificate of competency expires after 6 months.

Johnny 2shoes

OldmanMondeo wrote: »

Since a driving licence is for 10 years, I presume a full licence is what your talking about. Once you ban is up, you licence should b valid again. Check with the solicitor who looked after your case and see.

My ban was up by 2015 at least I was put off for four years but I know it lasts up to 8 for the ban to actually lift of the licence,but the fact I didn't actually get the licence from the tax office with the pass certificate then this is what I think my problem is,or do u think it shouldnt matter bcos I already passed before the conviction was ruled?thanks in advance for your advice man,much appreciated

Johnny 2shoes

Johnny 2shoes wrote: »

My ban was up by 2015 at least I was put off for four years but I know it lasts up to 8 for the ban to actually lift of the licence,but the fact I didn't actually get the licence from the tax office with the pass certificate then this is what I think my problem is,or do u think it shouldnt matter bcos I already passed before the conviction was ruled?thanks in advance for your advice man,much appreciated

And ya it's the full licence

Johnny 2shoes

jca wrote: »

But he didn't actually have his full license at the time the ban was handed down, he had the certificate of competency for successfully passing his test and the ban went through before he could buy his full license. It was incredibly bad luck the way it happened but I think he will have to re sit the driving test as the certificate of competency expires after 6 months.

Ya that's what I think too,so I'm more than likely looking to have to do it again,great ha.Thanks for reply man

Johnny 2shoes

punisher5112 wrote: »

Have you rang ndls?

Ya but was just told I cudnt get it as I was in court proceedings as I had done the test but I hadn't been convicted as this point as I was still able and allowed to drive until so