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My licence was revoked without my knowledge - how do I get it back?

Believe it or not, I was stopped for driving too well. The police pulled me over as I was driving at 29 mph and they suspected I could be under the influence of alcohol (which I was not). But they did run a vehicle and license check. All was ok, except to my horror I was told my license had been revoked in December 2006, meaning I have been driving all this time without a license. They can only suggest that I have been caught speeding and was asked to hand in my license, and this is now ringing some bells.

I do vaguely remember being caught speeding but not asked for my license. They have seized my car, which my husband can collect tomorrow, and they have also told me I must appear in court, which I am horrified at. I have never ever been in trouble of any kind. Please will you tell me if it is a simple case of re-applying to the DVLA for my license (and do I need to re-sit any test to get my license back?). And secondly, what will happen in court ?

Asked on 28 June 2010 by Marea

Answered by David Ross
It's always your responsibility to make sure your licence is valid whenever driving. Here's details of how to repply for your licence if it's been revoked: www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/Medi...0

Every court is different so it's worth phoning them to find out what exactly will happen, but it's usually an informal sitting that only takes a few minutes.
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