The DVLA - up to their usual tricks?

[Rollins]

Passed my A2 test on the 27th October, sent my licence back to said Government department via the examiner, who said that because I've already got a full car licence, he can 'fasttrack' my licence through the system and it will apparently be easier & quicker for them to upgrade it.

Or seemingly not, as I'm still waiting for it back, and it's been nearly 2 and a half weeks now. Has anyone else had problems with waiting this long for DVLA documentation?
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"... I wouldn't mind doing 130 up to a T junction, but unfortunately my bike tops out at 120 which is gay..."
2005 CBR600RR

[kasandrich]

2 and a half weeks would be exceptionally quick for them,.....unless they were sending you a Bill or a fine for not declaring SORN or something of course
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Richard

CBR1000FM

[Rollins]

I suppose I'm just too impatient, as I can't wait to get it back you see!
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"... I wouldn't mind doing 130 up to a T junction, but unfortunately my bike tops out at 120 which is gay..."
2005 CBR600RR

[Mantzy]

Don't complain at less than 6 weeks. After all, do you need your licence to actually do anything? Unless you've been stopped by the cops of course!
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Current Bikes: 2010 Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Previous Bikes: 2002 Sachs XTC, 1999 Kawasaki ZX6R, 2004 GSX-R 600 K4, 2006 Yamaha XT660X

[Rollins]

Nah, I don't break any laws of the road

It's like a token of my achievement, and also my main form of ID as I don't like carrying my passport around with me!
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"... I wouldn't mind doing 130 up to a T junction, but unfortunately my bike tops out at 120 which is gay..."
2005 CBR600RR

[instigator]

When I pass my test on tuesday Do I need to send off the full license to get valid insurance? So, does that mean, I wont be able to ride until I get the full license back from the DVLA before I can prove to the insurance company that I have a full license?

[Rollins]

[kasandrich]

No, you can ride straight away, the insurance company like you to do it asap, but "in the post" will do them for a month or so.

Good luck with the test! I may not be about next week much.
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Richard

CBR1000FM

[instigator]

Excellent, cheers

So, as soon as I get the pass certificate, its haggling time with CIA insurance....and then off home, ready for a nice cold motorway the next morning

Still looking for a second hand set of restrictors though. If you hear of anyone taking theirs out, let me know if you can......for an er-5 obviously.

cheers

[Ste]

The insurance company really won't care, either you have a full license or you don't. Your test pass certificate is valid for two years, it's better to send it off rather than forget about it and leave it till the last minute.

[instigator]

They got fitting instructions?

Ones that dont involve a big feck off hammer

[Ste]

[instigator]

hmmmmmmmm, doubt they'd fit though, wud they........

I'd only want the instructions and the actual bits, not the certificate, no need

[Frost]

Mine took 2.5 weeks to come through, so their dealing with it don't worry! There just a bit swamped with stuff so things often take a long time to come through.

Interestingly my Insurance company asked what type of licence i had, and thats it! :S They didnt ask if the bike was restricted or not (it isnt and should be), didnt ask to see my licence, MOT, etc :S
I could have lied like a bastard, be 14 without a liecence and still have got them to insure me on it!

Just hang in there its in the post! A Copy of your pass certificate or your driver number is enough for the police, at worst they will ask you to bring in your licence when you get it, but most coppers are fairly understandng that the DVLA like to take thier time

[Ste]