Expired licence - Can I drive? Insurance valid?

theguzman · 13-01-2022 9:01pm #1

My licence is coming to the end of its Covid extension in 3 weeks time, I went online to arrange a renewal appointment and there is no appointments to be had in any of the centres in my own county or anything within a 100miles, I have checked them all. I cant renew online as I don't have a mywelfare account nor will I set up one either, the licence would issue with an 8 year old photo anyway.

If I contact them would they give me an earlier renewal date? In the old days you could walk into the motor tax office and even then later the privatised centres but now every single thing is hiding behind the shield of covid as an excuse to avoid doing a tap of work.

Citrus_8 · 13-01-2022 9:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058227832/expired-licence-can-i-drive-insurance-valid

It's a 21st century. Also, it's getting more expensive to maintain public offices. With time we will see most services going online. I'd encourage getting a PPS card and sorting a license renewal online, if possible.

Witcher · 13-01-2022 9:06pm

Leaves it until three weeks before the licence expires and then blames others.

lol

theguzman · 13-01-2022 9:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118469951#Comment_118469951

Three weeks yes plenty time, it is a driving licence not a pilots licence for an A380, shows the absolute inefficiency of uselesssness and bloat in the public service here.

radiotrickster · 13-01-2022 9:13pm

It’s best to just contact them and see what they say. Why won’t you set up an online account? It’s fierce handy

denismc · 13-01-2022 9:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118469971#Comment_118469971

I just renewed my license online in under 5 minutes, the facilities are there, you just refuse to use them.

theguzman · 13-01-2022 10:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470012#Comment_118470012

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470025#Comment_118470025

And then get a driving licence with the exact same photo as my Public Services Card which is a photo from 9 years ago, my appearance has much improved since those days. Or is there some mechanism to upload a recent photo?

Effects · 13-01-2022 10:53pm

I cant renew online as I don't have a mywelfare account nor will I set up one either.

Three weeks yes plenty time, shows the absolute inefficiency of uselesssness in the public service.

Like someone just said, they renewed their licence in five minutes. You complain about the inefficiency of the service, but refuse to use the efficient way of using the service.

Who cares what your appearance used to look like? You don't have to show your licence photo to everyone you meet.

theguzman · 13-01-2022 10:54pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470772#Comment_118470772

A licence thats looks almost fake won't cut it in other properly run countries.

Akrasia · 13-01-2022 10:58pm

Don't drive the car without a licence. If you get caught you'll get a conviction and your insurance will skyrocket. You've been told how to renew your license but are doing nothing but griping since

mickdw · 13-01-2022 10:59pm

Any insurance policy I've ever checked says once you have or had a licence and are not banned from having a licence.

The online system is very good to be fair.

Use it to ensure you have renewed in time.

Ubbquittious · 13-01-2022 11:03pm

U need to renew it within 3 years of expiry or else you need to do the test again 😮

theguzman · 13-01-2022 11:26pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470863#Comment_118470863

It used to be ten years no?

FishOnABike · 13-01-2022 11:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118471054#Comment_118471054

It was the last time I checked, but that was a few years back.

Effects · 14-01-2022 12:26am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470781#Comment_118470781

Why would a legal driving licence not work in other countries?

mikeecho · 14-01-2022 12:33am

Try adding some dipetane.

Wishbone Ash · 14-01-2022 7:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470804#Comment_118470804

There's a huge difference between driving with an expired licence and never having had a licence in the first place. Driving on an expired licence is considered a very minor offence and it can be expired for 10 years before the need to re do driving test/tests. When you hear about motorists convicted of driving without a licence it's because they never had a licence or are driving while banned.

zilog_jones · 14-01-2022 10:42am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470676#Comment_118470676

Imagine caring about the tiny thumbnail photo on a piece of plastic that you never look at 🙄

Del2005 · 14-01-2022 12:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470772#Comment_118470772

It takes a lot more than 5 minutes to setup your PSC and it requires an in person interview to verify you MyGov ID. Unless you are getting some form of payment off the government there's no need for the majority of people to have a PSC. It's a not an efficient system if it only makes one part faster while having a lot of extra work involved in getting your ID verified

That said leaving it till 3 weeks before something expires is leaving it tight.

Effects · 14-01-2022 1:03pm

I could be wrong, but I think I verified my MyGov ID without an in person interview.

Doodah7 · 14-01-2022 1:07pm

I sense a strong feeling of self-entitlement in this one...

GNWoodd · 14-01-2022 11:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118469971#Comment_118469971

Are NDLS part of the public sector ?

SEPT 23 1989 · 14-01-2022 11:18pm

You once held a licence

so covered

FishOnABike · 15-01-2022 1:15am

Whether you would be insured to drive depends on the fine print in your insurance policy. Mine insures me once I have a current licence or held one within the last 10 years and am not disqualified. Some may be more restrictive and require a current licence.

Driving without a current licence is an offence. If your licence out of date by a year or less you could be convicted and fined up to €1000, if your licence is out of date by over a year the fine can be up to €2000.

Cerco · 15-01-2022 10:46am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118473477#Comment_118473477

I verified my MYGOV ID too on-line. I did have to attend for my PSC where photo was taken.

Cerco · 15-01-2022 10:51am

Op,

check NDLS site frequently for appointment as there may be a cancellation, especially in these COVID times.

Try early morning and late at night too.

endacl · 15-01-2022 10:56am

Sell your license to a friend and then buy it back. The arrears will be wiped. Wear a hat.

maestroamado · 15-01-2022 10:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118477642#Comment_118477642

correct but if your license lapsed long time not covered... i have 5 years in my head...

anyway thanks OP as i need to start the process as mine ends May...

antodeco · 15-01-2022 11:31am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118478789#Comment_118478789

This is terrible advice. DONT wear a hat, as that way you can't be arrested.

zimmermania · 15-01-2022 11:39am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118470830#Comment_118470830

This is correct,while it is always an offence to drive without a licence it is is not a serious offence particularly in the current climate (covid).

I have always had the caveat quoted above on my insurance cert so once you have held a licence and you are not disqualified drive on.

corner of hells · 15-01-2022 11:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118478764#Comment_118478764

I renewed my PSC by emailing for an appointment, I received an email back asking for my PPS number , I received a new card 5 days later with my older pic on it.

I renewed my license by selecting a centre , attending , getting photo taken there and new license issued within 10 days.

OP drive your car in reverse for a couple of weeks , everything will go back to the old days for ya.

Expired licence - Can I drive? Insurance valid?

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