I gave up driving two years ago. I am nearly 85.

If you're sure you never want to drive again, and if it costs money to renew, I wouldn't bother. Surely you could use your old driving licence for ID purposes, it still shows who you are, regardless of it being out of date.

It doesn’t cost anything. Just thinking it may not be the right thing to do. I can remember being told I couldn’t open a savings account for a grandchild because his passport was just a short time out of date.

TheSunRisesInTheEast

If you're sure you never want to drive again, and if it costs money to renew, I wouldn't bother. Surely you could use your old driving licence for ID purposes, it still shows who you are, regardless of it being out of date.

An expired driving licence cannot be used for ID purposes in banking and financial transactions nor can it be used for any Government purposes. Apparently they can be used for voting ID purposes though.

I’d renew it just for ID. Also handy if you needed to move a relatives car or similar. I can’t think of any downside to renewing it.

TheSunRisesInTheEast

If you're sure you never want to drive again, and if it costs money to renew, I wouldn't bother. Surely you could use your old driving licence for ID purposes, it still shows who you are, regardless of it being out of date.

We have needed a lot of ID for my mum over the last year, and it has always had to be in date, be it a passport, a driving licence, a blue badge or a bus pass. Out of date was never accepted.

In that case, and as it doesn't cost anything, I would definitely renew it.

I would definitely renew it as it doesn’t cost anything, then if you need it for identification purposes you have it without the hassle of a passport etc.

I have a seniors bus pass not because I use the bus but many times I have visited theatres and visitor attractions and I can prove I qualify for seniors discount.

DMIL didn't bother to renew passport or licence, as she wouldn't be travelling overseas or driving any more, and hit all sorts of ID problems. She was even asked if she could produce a gun licence.

I’d renew it for ID purposes. My mum now 90 hadn’t renewed her driving licence or passport , which caused problems when we were applying for her blue badge and attendance allowance. I initially tried to do it online but due to the ID issue , we did it through someone from age uk. She used mums birth and marriage certificate and utilities bills . Plus her previous driving license for the photo and address .

Renew.

Presumably a person can no longer renew their licence unless they meet the eyesight standard, or if they have a condition that would make it unsafe for them to drive anyway?

A passport might be a better option for some, despite it being more expensive.

Yes, I had endless problems with an uncle in a care home who had neither driving license, passport or current utility bills.

He was very reluctant to give me a POA, he was sound in mind, but wanted me to conduct all his business. In the end he decided to give me a POA and life was easier.

If you pass the reuirements of driving (eyesiht etc) the renew your licence. If you don't, you can't.