{"id":121,"date":"2020-05-27T08:42:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T08:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carlover.co.uk\/?p=121"},"modified":"2021-06-04T09:04:23","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T09:04:23","slug":"soon-to-expire-driving-licenses-to-be-extended","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autovici.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/27\/soon-to-expire-driving-licenses-to-be-extended\/","title":{"rendered":"Soon to Expire Driving Licenses to be Extended"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has been announced that motorists in Northern Ireland whose driving licences are set to expire are set to have an extension for seven months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The extension applies to those licenses with an expiry date between  February and August of this year. 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The change will be automatic with no action required by the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI understand that for many people at this time in particular, having a valid licence allowing them to drive for essential journeys or to ensure they can continue to work, is vital.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This new EU Regulation provides a practical solution to a very real problem and ensures that those in this situation can remain on the road without having to worry about getting a renewal application processed, which for some requires a medical assessment.&nbsp;It will also help any customers who could not access or were finding it difficult to renew their licence online.&nbsp;<br><br>\u201cRoad safety is my key priority and I would therefore remind all drivers that they have a responsibility to notify the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA) if they have a new or worsening medical condition or disability that may affect their ability to drive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay up to date on all vehicle related matters on this blog and our social media channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been announced that motorists in Northern Ireland whose driving licences are set to expire are set to have an extension for seven months. 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