Driving Licence

[jennyjoan]

I have been lackadaisical re my renewal of my driving licence. It was due to be renewed on 6 December and I put it forward via next day delivery I think last Monday. I had to give them id as well so forwarded my medical card. I have received the medical card back yesterday - now what I am worried about is if I don't receive the driver's licence by 6 December am I ok for driving since the licence is being processed. Thanks

[sunny-dave]

Check your licence here :

https://www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence

If the renewal has been processed then you are legal even if it is still 'in the post'

[hc4361]

Are you in the UK or Ireland?

[jennyjoan]

thanks sunny but I can't check as it is all away to the drivers licence people

[jennyjoan]

hc northern ireland

[sunny-dave]

OK - doesn't work in NI anyway for some bizarre reason.

[jennyjoan]

I believe it can take 3 weeks - omg - what a thing to forget about.

[jennyjoan]

I am sorta thing it is legal as they accepted and sent the id (medical card) so they are definitely in the process.

[slaney]

Looks as if you will be OK - scroll down..
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/renew-your-driving-licence

[slaney]

Driving before your licence is returned...

[jennyjoan]

thanks all.