Moving around the city, you can easily witness many incidents of robbery & theft around you which are merely unavoidable. Let’s face it because the future is unpredictable & you never know what’s going to happen. But what would happen in case you have lost your driving licence? Don’t worry, we are here to assist you out through this.
For those of you who have been wondering, how you can get your driving licence back, allow me to help you through this. But before proceeding any further, let’s get to know something about a driving licence.
What is a Driver’s Licence?
A Driving Licence/Driver’s Licence is an authentic document, oftentimes made of plastic that is the same size as a credit card. It enables individuals to operate one or more than one vehicle, like a motorcycle, car, bike, truck, or even a bus.
To procure a driver’s licence, a recipient has to pass a driving test, which is pretty simple in some countries. But, to acquire a licence in the UK, one has to conduct two tests: a driving theory test & a driving test.
Different categories of permits usually exist for various sorts of automobiles, particularly large trucks & passenger vehicles.
Now that we have learned about a driver’s licence, let’s delve a little deeper & learn about its history & how it came into effect.
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Where and how did the Driving Licences come into force?
The narrative starts with Karl Benz, the originator of modern cars, who had numerous complaints lodged against himself for the smell & noise of his Motorwagen. So, he decided to arrange a Genehmigung (permit) from the Grand Ducal authorities to move his vehicle on public roads without anybody whining about it.
Following this tale, mandatory licensing for drivers came into effect from January 1, 1904, after the Motor Car Act 1903 gained approval in the United Kingdom.
The highest qualifying age for obtaining a licence was set at 17 with a maximum of 20 mph, i.e., 23 km/h speed limit.
After reading several details about a driver’s licence, there are still many things left to learn about it. Besides operating a vehicle, let’s look at for what purposes is a licence used.
Accepted for Identification Purposes
Many countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have no identification cards. These countries accept driving licences as identity-proofs. At some places, the non-drivers can apply for identification-only cards that have a similar format to a driving permit. Most of the driving licences are the same size & shape as a credit card- the ID-1 shape & size.
Now that you have made yourself familiar with the concept of a driver’s licence, its history, and the purposes for which it is used, let us proceed towards learning the measures that you can take when you lose your driving licence.
What to do if I lost my Driving Licence?
The first and foremost step to take in case you have lost your licence is to report it to a nearby police station. By complaining about your stolen item, you will prevent others from impersonating you, in case of any theft or murder.
Sometimes people panic when they lose their driving licence & apply for a new one before lodging any complaint or retracing their old one.
Essentially, in the UK, there are essentially two types of licence allotted & these are:
A paper Licence
Or, a Photo Card
In order to re-apply for a paper driving licence, you need to have a valid UK passport or any other form of identification providing the location you have resided at for the last three years. Once the application process is completed, you will get your licence within a span of seven days. And that is the quickest way to get yourself a replacement driving licence, in case you have lost one.
In contrast to this, a Photo Card can be replaced by sending your application via post to the DVLA along with a photograph of yours, if you do not have a suitable electronic photo.
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