Photo: DVLA
The typical British driving licence now displays the European Union’s 12 golden stars on an azure background, with UK written in the middle, but it seems like the DVLA is adamant the Union Jack needs to be featured too “to fly the flag with pride.”
Aaa. Right. Carry on. As it happens, Transport Minister Claire Perry declared: “People in this country rightly take pride in our national flag which is why I am delighted it will now be displayed on British driving licences. Celebrating Britain strengthens our sense of national identity and our unity. I will feel proud to carry my new licence and I hope others will too.”
Aaa. Right. If featuring the Union Jack on driver’s licences is the United Kingdom’s biggest motoring problem, then what about the tens of thousands of potholes or those damned motorway speed cameras? Furthermore, I find it hard to understand why some motorway sections are limited at night under the normal speed limit. Let me explain...
OK, a single lane may be closed because of roadworks, but why force me to arrive 15 minutes later back home from work if the drivable lanes are in good condition? I’ll tell you why... Money coming from speeding tickets! That’s why. Sorry or my rant, but I can’t stand a Claire Perry that doesn’t pay attention to the true problems us motorists face every day on the United Kingdom’s network of roads.
Going back to the initial subject, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency disclosed that the flag will be added on licences sometime next year, with changes applying to motorists in England, Scotland and Wales as well. This bit of gratuitous change comes after a few other revisions announced only recently.
The DVLA informed about a dramatic drop in licence fees for those who apply online. To reduce unnecessary red tape, since October this year the paper tax disc is no more and motorists can pay their vehicle tax by direct debit. The paper counterpart of the photocard licence will also be phased out.
Aaa. Right. If featuring the Union Jack on driver’s licences is the United Kingdom’s biggest motoring problem, then what about the tens of thousands of potholes or those damned motorway speed cameras? Furthermore, I find it hard to understand why some motorway sections are limited at night under the normal speed limit. Let me explain...
OK, a single lane may be closed because of roadworks, but why force me to arrive 15 minutes later back home from work if the drivable lanes are in good condition? I’ll tell you why... Money coming from speeding tickets! That’s why. Sorry or my rant, but I can’t stand a Claire Perry that doesn’t pay attention to the true problems us motorists face every day on the United Kingdom’s network of roads.
Going back to the initial subject, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency disclosed that the flag will be added on licences sometime next year, with changes applying to motorists in England, Scotland and Wales as well. This bit of gratuitous change comes after a few other revisions announced only recently.
The DVLA informed about a dramatic drop in licence fees for those who apply online. To reduce unnecessary red tape, since October this year the paper tax disc is no more and motorists can pay their vehicle tax by direct debit. The paper counterpart of the photocard licence will also be phased out.
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