Lose the "<=25kW", change my address?

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

I used to be limited to 25kW, as I suspect many are! I know that they don't remove it from the back of your licence when your 2 years expires, I also know that it doesn't apply anymore.

At the moment I currently live away from home in a house near Uni, I've not bothered to change my address on my licence because I still go home in the summer etc.

If I were to change my address (which is free) on my licence to my Uni address, would they remove the <=25kW?
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

I doubt the DVLA would be clever enough to do that.

The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

When you apply for change of address, include a separate letter requesting the removal of the <=25KW.

They should oblige, but you may have to pay extra Thumbs Up

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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Hmm a bit of a gamble then, I don't really care about the address, I just would like the <=25kW thing to not be on there forever, cos I can see the police getting confused by it and not understanding that it doesn't apply anymore.

I'll try sending it off with a nice note asking for it to be removed, and see what happens.
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carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

It's not dated on mine, well it is dated from the 29/9/03 (when I passed) to 30/6/56, the reason I want it got rid of is for the reason that there is no date on it at all that corresponds to 2 years after I passed, it relys solely on the policeman knowing that there is the 2 year rule and that it doesn't apply anymore.

I know someone that got into a half hour argument with a beat bobby on the side of the road who pulled him over for something minor (he got let off anyway). It culminated in him being arrested by the beat bobby, then dearrested by the traffic cop who happened to be passing.

I don't have anything that would suggest that I would be pulled voer, just on the off chance that I am for whetevr reason, I don't want to get into a war with a clueless police man.
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3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

still have 1 year and 9 months left Rolling Eyes

mrchips · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Mar 2004 Karma :

Just send your license off with the letter saying to remove the 25kw thing
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3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

what do you mean the 2 year rule doesnt apply any more?
in what way? just 2 u or every 1?

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

It doesn't apply to me, because I'm over my 2 years.
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3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

i fort u meant im stuck on 33bhp 4 good Razz

Kram · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

i got till august on my restriction
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

I meant 24th, I can't read.

I was just curious as to whether changing my address would get rid of it, because at the moment anyone would be forgiven into thinking that you are limited to <=25kW until 2056, which you're not.

I was just after a free way to get rid of it, after the argument and hassle my friend went through over it.
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

yeah what does the run out date mean28/12/54? so i cant ride my bike when im 70 odd Question

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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Why not phone them and get this sorted for the rest of us.

Tel 0870 240 0009

Email [email protected]

Ohh from the DVLA web site.

"A full standard category A licence permits you ride any motorcycle with a power output of up to 25kW (33bhp) and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg without `L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways. You are restricted to a motorcycle up to 25kW for two years (not counting any periods of disqualification). After two years you may ride any size motorcycle."
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

I've emailed them, i'll let you know if they respond.

My email

"Dear Sir or Madam,

I currently hold a Category A motorcycle license, which displays the codes <=25KW ,

I know that this is valid for the first, two years after obtaining the license.

What is the procedure for returning the license to have these codes removed?

I know that legally I do not need to do this, but I could foresee possibly problems as the license

does not make it clear this is for 2 years. In particular for motorcycle use overseas, where the local police would not know of UK law.

Yours"
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The Old Geeza · Back in my day... Joined: 25 May 2005 Karma :

Chances are the first thing they'll ask you for is your driver number Rolling Eyes

They're like that Confused

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kb-zxr · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Nah, they will want 3 utillity bills, license, paper counterpart, photocard ID, and birth certificate to prove you are who you really are Confused

After doing all that, they will tell you that there nothing you can do Razz

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