observer Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Seems for those with the old "paper" driving license, you'll need a special e-code from the DLVC before you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Is that the old 'old' paper license or the new 'old' paper license that came as a supplement to the new photo license and which is now being been zapped.Did anyone follow that ........ sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Think it's the "old" old one ! All the info is now computerised, so the code allows for checks. But frankly, I can't really see a cash strapped Greek bothering, as long as you've got the cash.! May compromise any insurance though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I can't see why anyone would still have an old paper driving license anyway... mine fell to bits about three weeks after I passed my test! The paper supplement is also being done away with (if its not already been so) as everything is computerised now. When you hire a car in the UK they do a DVLA check and that will flag any endorsements you may have failed to mention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I've still got my old 'old' paper one and I passed my test when I was 18. I've never been told I need to change it for a photo one though so I just wont ever hire a car over here and never go abroad anyway cos I don't have a passport either lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 my old green one was swapped for one of those pink ones when i got married and changed address . never changed address since so i still have that one and never had a photcard one especially as you have to renew it every ten years. don't need to renew the paper ones unless they fall to bits. the old green one i had was always in my wallet and as a result by the time i got married it was a jigsaw puzzle to open. great fun whenever i was asked to show my documents, especially by the roadside on a windy day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 What Sid says. And if you don't renew your photocard one and continue driving you're committing an offence and can be fined. A good reason to not move house and hang on to your paper licence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 At the risk of opening up an old argument; would it be better if we all had ID cards, which could be used as a credit/debit card, with all the info on it - driving licence etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Wouldn't having all our info on one ID card make us all more susceptible to fraud though if it was lost or stolen Obs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Just as having a credit/debit card already does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Put all your eggs in one basket? Sounds like a brilliant idea Obs :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 There will come a day, when just your finger print will do; of course there will be problems for the limbless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 So someone who wants to empty your bank account will have to go to all the trouble of chopping your finger off. A brilliant idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Thought retinal scanners were the choice of the more security minded organisations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Not my idea Asp; often discussed on programmes like "Click"; it's the future ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Oh well if it's been on TV it must be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Your getting there ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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