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I wont be discarding my paper part, as I am a bit of a hoarder of things sentimental.

I still have my red little driving licence, I used to remove the redundant ones and insert them under the current one, if you know what I mean........m/cycle provisional for car....car licence '70...until 1975 when I got the green paper one.....which also, I still have......

as said the DVLA wont want it, but car hire firms might still accept it.

Heck (or word too that effect)

I have just torn up my very old & tatty paper licence and mailed it back, as per instructions for my two-part replacement. The latter being already in the post system - as advised by a lady with a lovely Welsh accent.

I hire cars within Europe on a fairly regular basis. Even though all my details are within their computer systems both Avis and Hertz always ask to see my actual licence. I guess that the photo bit will suffice?

Well I didn't know about it either Bob, so thanks. :-)

I haven't had a warning

came across this by accident.....

From January 1, the counterpart driving licence will be axed. Following in the footsteps of the tax disc, the document is to be made redundant as the DVLA moves driver details onto an online system.

However, there are fears that the system will not be ready in time for the New Year switchover, leaving drivers facing delays and queues.

The DVLA has already issued a warning to motorists that fraudsters were capitalising on the potential for confusion, by sending emails asking drivers to click a link to verify their driving licence, which could potentially lead to having their personal data stolen.

Drivers looking to hire a vehicle could be particularly badly affected, as the paper counterpart licence, which records details of driving endorsements and disqualifications, is used by car hire companies to verify a customer's details.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) warned that it is unlikely to have access to the new online system in January, meaning car hire companies will have to ring the DVLA's premium-rate number to check driver information – increasing costs and delays for drivers.

Drivers with current photocard licences have been directed to destroy the counterpart document when the changes come in, as they will no longer be of any use.

However, drivers with older paper-only driving licences may continue to use them. They will be gradually phased out with drivers issued with new photocard versions when they come to renew their licence or update their name or address.

A DVLA spokesman told the Daily Mail: "We want to make it as easy as possible for motorists and businesses to access government services. Getting rid of needless bits of paper and making changes to free up drivers' time is all part of our commitment to get rid of unnecessary red tape."

or as you may not know(like me)...........