The BRS would like to remind its members that they need to ensure their UK driving licence has their latest UK postal address entered on it, or they could be faced with a fine of up to £1000.

Your BRS has also learnt that the UK Government is considering a new method of renewal next year (2010), which should make changing detail, more within the time scales that members spend in the UK.   

The Post Office network has been thrown a lifeline with a multimillion pound contract to hand out driving licences.  It is thought the deal, which will run for five years, could prevent hundreds more vital Post Office branches closing.

The ‘fast track’ scheme, which will use the latest technology to identify drivers, will allow customers to have their photograph taken, applications scanned and signatures captured at up to 750 local braches from next year.

The application will be completed within minutes at a special counter, before being sent via a secure link to the DVLA

The DVLA will then send drivers their new photocard driving licence for the £17.50 charge within days.

At the moment, applicants have to obtain a form either from the DVLA or Post Office branches, and send it off with original documents confirming their identity, a passport-type photograph and fee.

So watch this space, as we will be informing our members when the new scheme comes into operation. Our web site will furnish you with the most up to date information.

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