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DVLA Blunders Impacting on Motorcycle Riders
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG-UK), representing the interests of UK motorcyclists, is very concerned at the current situation where the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) have 'lost' details of riders entitlements to ride motorcycles.
The full extent of the problem is not yet known but it is likely that riders who have sent their licences to the DVLA in good faith, and as the law requires, to have changes to their personal details and addresses updated may have their licences returned without the inclusion of their motorcycle entitlement.
The situation is further compounded by what seems to be the lack of a back up records system. The DVLA are requiring riders who have been affected by this blunder to provide their own evidence of having passed their motorcycle test.
MAG is advising riders to take photocopies of their licences before they are sent to the DVLA for any updates.
MAG’s Campaigns Manager, David Short, says, “This is a very worrying situation. It will not only affect leisure riders but may impact on professional riders such as police, paramedics and despatch riders. Motorcyclists on whom the public rely for emergency services and business. MAG is making representations to have a question raised in parliament to try and get some answers in order to scope the problem. We will also be contacting the DVLA to help try and resolve this situation once and for all'
Baffled!
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 16:29:12 -0000
Hi David,
Thanks for your time on the phone today - as discussed - can you believe this!
I am 31 years of age and passed my bike test back when I was 23 to be exact and rode restricted motorcycles for a few years before I could afford to move onto a more powerful machine. Unfortunately I had an accident which dented my enthusiasm somewhat and stayed of bikes for the past 8 years.
As a new member of the Ducati Owners Club having purchased a 748 R on w plate 4 months ago imagine my surprise when on trying to insure it my licence did not carry the appropriate certification to allow me to ride. Worse still the DVLA had no recollection of any of my details with relation to my motorbike days.
I have moved house twice in this time period and sent my licence in for change of details but never thought to check that my bike category was listed on the new cards and paper pa
I am now re taking my test as I have no choice at all but to do so at a cost of £600.00. It will act as a small refresher for me I guess so not too put out but the money aspect does hurt.
I honestly can't believe that details like this can be lost and no records kept.
Thanks David,
Mike
- David Short can be contacted for comment:
Tel: 077389 48080
Email: campaigns-manager@mag-uk.org
- DVLA website www.dvla.gov.uk
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