Lost license - driving until you get a replacement

[Stephy]

Don't you just call the appropriate department and tell them you've lost your licence card and can't get into the office to get a new one for a few days, they give you a receipt number of some description, or even your licence number over the phone, and you give that number to the cops should you get pulled over?

[ralp2dam]

I wasn't a victim of crime so won't be calling that number.

And I haven't arranged to get a new one, I will simply go to my local RTA on Saturday.

Anyway doesn't matter, chances of needing it before then are minimal.

It's called the Police Assistance Line (PAL) and they take reports of lost property, sorry I used the incorrect name its not a victim of crime only service. It is an offence to drive around without your licence, hence I offered you the advice of reporting the licence lost. This would give you a reasonable excuse to tell the police which they could verify should you be unfortunate enough to be stopped.

[Scanners]

As ralp2dam said, I would report it lost to PAL as a matter of course. QLD's equivalent takes lost property reports. Speaking from a QLd persepective - Qld Dept of Transport requires you to report it as lost to the Police. If reported, you get a crime number and if pulled up the Police can check that number on their computer and it will all check out. This will make it very easy in case you are on a P licence which you are required to produce. In Qld your replacement licence is marked as a duplicate.

[snedden9485]

Not produce licence = $86 fine and no demerit points. Showing an old licence MAY suffice, however does not negate the offence, nor does providing your licence number. This offence generally is dealt with an "attitude test" ie poor attitude = ticket.

[Jaap74]

Thans for the advice people. Got my replacement licence for $22 on the weekend...... worst part was waiting at the RTA with a hangover surrounded by screaming brats........ ouch !

[Jeats]

Call that a small price to pay for getting a replacement.

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[AusScare]

I know my license number off by heart, but I think if I get pulled over I lose points or something because I'm still on my Ps.

[snedden9485]

@AusScare, cant comment for QLD regs, but in NSW it is no points for not produce / not carry licence. Same ticket for everyone (if your on Ps or unrestricted licence).

[ExRexer]

I would not stress too much about not having your license with you for a short time. It does not take long to run a check, and the vast majority of coppers would only ever write you up if you copped an attitude. Be friendly and show a bit of respect and you should be sweet.