Packing up driving.

[carlton23]

I have decided it`s time to relent and jack it in, not because of any fault in my driving, but because I`m 77. The thing is, do I just cut it up into small pieces or send it to the DVLC?

[MantaRay]

Unless there is a medical reason that you can no longer drive then you could just wait for it to expire and not renew it.

[rowanwitch]

77 isn't that old Carlton.... but I think you can keep it.... in case you ever need more proof of ID

[cazzz1975]

I would keep it as another form of ID

[MantaRay]

However, in answer to your question [the point that a lot of people miss, including myself] you could send it to the DVLA with a covering letter.

[anneasquith]

put it in a drawer carlton. just in case you nead it in the future,,,,,,,,,,,,, i hope your well.

[SlackAlice]

Keep it until it expires, always handy for proof of identity. Especially when you buy your booze ☺

[starone]

I used mine for ID purposes recently (I'm in the middle of moving). I haven't driven for years as I consider myself too old. Response action is too slow, eyesight is not exactly improving, ability to judge distances and speeds getting worse. A danger to myself and other drivers on the road, not to mention pedestrians who would be well advised to get out of the way if they saw me coming. I am just leaving it until it expires, next year, and then I shall not renew it.

[carlton23]

My thanks to all, I`ll hang on it then.

[vulcan]

It would seem, as in all government departments, that filling in a form is necessary.
http://www.direct.gov...lasset/dg_4013282.pdf

[TWR]

Starbuck, I admire you a lot, you have proved a post I put on the other day, I respect your admission that you think you are not safe to drive, there are a lot of people that will not admit they are unsafe either through health, sight, reaction, it must be one hell of a thing to do at your age, I hope you all the very best.