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I gave up driving two years ago. I am nearly 85.

(34 Posts)
grumppa Mon 27-Apr-26 12:11:15

DMIL didn't bother to renew passport or licence, as she wouldn't be travelling overseas or driving any more, and hit all sorts of ID problems. She was even asked if she could produce a gun licence.

Fairislecable Mon 27-Apr-26 12:10:18

I would definitely renew it as it doesn’t cost anything, then if you need it for identification purposes you have it without the hassle of a passport etc.

I have a seniors bus pass not because I use the bus but many times I have visited theatres and visitor attractions and I can prove I qualify for seniors discount.

TheSunRisesInTheEast Mon 27-Apr-26 12:07:52

In that case, and as it doesn't cost anything, I would definitely renew it.

Oldnproud Mon 27-Apr-26 12:07:06

TheSunRisesInTheEast

If you're sure you never want to drive again, and if it costs money to renew, I wouldn't bother. Surely you could use your old driving licence for ID purposes, it still shows who you are, regardless of it being out of date.

We have needed a lot of ID for my mum over the last year, and it has always had to be in date, be it a passport, a driving licence, a blue badge or a bus pass. Out of date was never accepted.

SueDonim Mon 27-Apr-26 12:06:56

I’d renew it just for ID. Also handy if you needed to move a relatives car or similar. I can’t think of any downside to renewing it.

Astitchintime Mon 27-Apr-26 12:05:59

TheSunRisesInTheEast

If you're sure you never want to drive again, and if it costs money to renew, I wouldn't bother. Surely you could use your old driving licence for ID purposes, it still shows who you are, regardless of it being out of date.

An expired driving licence cannot be used for ID purposes in banking and financial transactions nor can it be used for any Government purposes. Apparently they can be used for voting ID purposes though.

Lovetopaint037 Mon 27-Apr-26 12:03:28

It doesn’t cost anything. Just thinking it may not be the right thing to do. I can remember being told I couldn’t open a savings account for a grandchild because his passport was just a short time out of date.

TheSunRisesInTheEast Mon 27-Apr-26 11:55:45

If you're sure you never want to drive again, and if it costs money to renew, I wouldn't bother. Surely you could use your old driving licence for ID purposes, it still shows who you are, regardless of it being out of date.

Lovetopaint037 Mon 27-Apr-26 11:47:59

A new driving licence application has arrived. I don’t know what to do. It is useful for identification. Should I apply or not? Can’t decide. Once I let it lapse that will be the end of it.