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Originally Posted by Chris
Photo licences had only been around for 12 months or so when I got one - that meant I was among the first to have to renew the photocard. The new one caused a few double-takes when used as proof of ID as its design differs in some respects from the original, causing some people to wonder if it was a fake.
Still, I prefer having a photo licence to a paper one as it gives me the convenience of easy proof of ID, without a horrendous, intrusive national ID database to back it up. It's also useful when flying to Ireland. I've only ever flashed a driver's photocard at immigration control in Dublin, much to the bemusement of the massed hordes waving their unnecessary passports.  |
They may have that trouble again as the design is changing later this month , and shock, horror there is also talk of putting a union jack on the front next to the EU logo .
just as an aside it may be worth looking at this for the new driving/towing rules coming in on the 19th jan ,chiefly affects new drivers though
http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/changes-t...9-january-2013