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Why are new driving licences being issued with black and white pictures?

I've just received a replacement photocard driving licence as my previous one was past the 10-year point, thus requiring an updated photograph (plus a payment of £20). The DVLA specifically requests that the new picture must be: 'in colour, not black and white, against a light grey or cream background'. So, when my new licence arrived, I was rather surprised to see that my carefully prepared colour photograph had been changed to a black and white one. I called DVLA to query this and they had no idea why all new licences are now being issued like this. As my previous licence had a colour picture, I'm now totally confused. What do you think about this?

Asked on 5 July 2010 by Malcolm John Sygrove

Answered by Honest John
Yes, mine is black and white too. Passport biometric is colour. I can't explain.
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