Renewing Spanish driving licences.

I think a lot of people don't realise there is maximum of 10 years on a photo driving licence, much like a passport, so it's definitely worth checking before the police do it for you on a routine stop! I recently renewed mine and was given another 10 years. My wife was given 4 years.

Dont go by the Expire date on the front If you have a few catagories on the Back some will expire sooner check them individually .

Renewed mine yesterday for 3 years in Rojales, office is open Mon - Thursday 4-30 -7pm. But will be closed for holiday 14 - 28 August, mine would have expired 25/9/23

Could you tell us where in Rojales you did the licence renewal please Batman?

Don't forget that under recently introduced rules over 70's now get a maximum of 2 years on renewal however at the discretion of the medical examiner annual renewal may be mandated.

My licence runs out when I am 85 next week. I have just had my medical and been given a FOUR year renewal ! Only condition is that my max speed has now been restricted to 100 kph !
One learns something new everyday with Spanish laws !
Safe driving.

Darro wrote:Don't forget that under recently introduced rules over 70's now get a maximum of 2 years on renewal however at the discretion of the medical examiner annual renewal may be mandated.

where can these new rules be found please

merida wrote:My licence runs out when I am 85 next week. I have just had my medical and been given a FOUR year renewal ! Only condition is that my max speed has now been restricted to 100 kph !
One learns something new everyday with Spanish laws !
Safe driving.

The new rules from the DGT is that the medical assessor may make observations that will affect the use of the driving licence.
Whilst most places are saying the test must be done every 2 years over 70, loads of people are reporting they are getting 3, 4 or even 5 years when renewing so it must depend on the results of the medical.

My wife, aged 75, renewed hers in June and, like you, also got 4 years but with the stipulation that she cannot drive more than 200km in one day though no restriction on speed.

Mine isn't due until next year and it will be interesting to see what they do with mine as I almost failed the last one due to dodgy hearing in my left ear. The doc said he'd recommend 4 years but the licence came back with the full 5 years although other classes, such as over 9 seats etc, was only valid for a further 2 years. Not that I drive vehicles over 9 seats.

Did they also state you can only drive a certain distance away from home, something like 40kms? Dad's was that and I think speed of 70 or 80 max?

merida wrote:My licence runs out when I am 85 next week. I have just had my medical and been given a FOUR year renewal ! Only condition is that my max speed has now been restricted to 100 kph !
One learns something new everyday with Spanish laws !
Safe driving.