When will I get my licence back?

[Don]

As some of you will recall I copped myself a three pointer recently. Grrr.

Anyway. I duly sent off my licence to the North Wales Police in late August and they haven't yet returned it. They cashed the effin' cheque, though (!) on 4th September...

Anyone know how long I should leave it before starting to call to find out where it is?

[JohnL]

You should call pretty pronto. I got mine back almost by return of post - although that was a few years ago. Bear in mind that if you geta producer from the police, you only have 5 days in which to produce.

[bobthebench]

It all varies. With many, if you pay by cheque, everything goes on hold till the cheque clears, (it's surprising just how often the cheque bounces) then it should be done in 7 days.

There can be no extra penalty imposed, so hassle them. As a rough rule of thumb, the more you phone the quicker they act.

(BTW - where the cheque bounces, cops get informed that the offer wasn't accepted, and a summons follows, so not even as if they hold off to give you a second chance.)

[danger mouse]

Not got it back yet, been flippin' ages!

My letter has been there, come back and now my licence on route back again!

Hassle the buggers, they didn't mind hassling you!

Mouse.


>> Edited by danger mouse on Thursday 12th September 23:52

>> Edited by danger mouse on Thursday 12th September 23:53

[T5Cosmo]

They always tell you to allow 28 days , remember these guys are never in a rush about anything once they've got your cash.

[Don]

Finally got it back yesterday. Handwritten SP60 on it. Could've SWORN the offence they "charged" me with was an SP30.

Bollocks.

[tvradict]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that the 30 and the 60 was the speed limit which you where breaking! But I have yet to see an SP 70 so that kinda blows that idea!

[mcecm]

www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/endorsem.htm

SP10 - Exceeding goods vehicle speed limits..........

SP20 - Exceeding speed limit for type of vehicle (excluding goods or passenger vehicles)..........

SP30 - Exceeding statutory speed limit on a public road..........

SP40 - Exceeding passenger vehicle speed limit..........

SP50 - Exceeding speed limit on a motorway..........

SP60 - Undefined speed limit offence..........

**Never could get the hang of putting in links**

>> Edited by mcecm on Sunday 15th September 20:00

>> Edited by mcecm on Sunday 15th September 20:01