New A2 Licence - question

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Got my licence back today after my test pass in June, and I'm a bit puzzled about the categories on it. I've read through all the DVLA/DSA bumph that came with it, and been on the website, but no joy.

So I thought I'd ask you lot cos you're good at this kind of thing!

I have a CatA entitlement on my photocard now, with the 25kW (33bhp) restriction shown. But instead of showing this entitlement ending in 2 years time and me being able to ride unrestricted, it shows this category as being valid for the life of my licence! Does this mean that when my 2 years are up I need to send the licence away AGAIN to have the correct category put on it? Or have they got it wrong?

Anyone else been here and could advise?
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Someone on here checked with the DVLA when their 33bhp restriction ended, you don't have to pay for a new photocard or paper driving license. It gets lifted automatically at their end, you can buy a new updated license if you wish but there is no legal requirement to. Thumbs Up

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

I recently checked with the DVLA, and they told me that even though it says =<25kw after 2 years that doesn't apply, as anyone that needs to see the licence will see the date the licence was gained next to it etc.

If I wanted to remove it I could but by paying £19 and applying for a replacement one.