
making sure that the person getting the licence is old enough to do so.a cut in impersonation at driving tests.making sure that the person getting a provisional licence, taking the test and getting a full driving licence is one and the same.a more secure format which reduces the opportunity for misrepresentation.allowing member state licence holders freedom to move around many European countries.There are many benefits that photocard driving licences offer, including: Photocard licences were introduced as a result of an EU directive requiring all member states to issue driving licences in a card format which contains the licence holder's image and signature.

Northern Ireland licences continue to be composed of two parts, a plastic photocard and a paper counterpart Photocard licences Old format style licences are still valid and will be updated gradually as they are renewed and replaced.Ĭhanges made to the format of Great Britain driving licences effective from 8 June 2015, have no effect on licences issued by the Driver & Vehicle Agency in NI.

All driving licences issued by Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) are now issued in a new format - a plastic photocard and a paper counterpart.
