How far in advance can I extend 5 years driving license / 1 year car compulsory insurance

[AnotherOneHere]

^^^ title says it all 

[soi3eddie]

AFAIK, 3 months advance for licence and 1 month for tax (you said insurance but beleive you meant the tax/registration sticker). Anyone with different experience please advise.

[London Lowf]

No idea for licence, but it's three months for tax and compulsory third party for a bike.

 

I did mine in March before coming home to the UK for summer - it was due to expire in June.

 

[HappyExpat57]

I've heard numerous times it's best to wait until a motor vehicle license is expired before renewing.

[scubascuba3]

6 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

I've heard numerous times it's best to wait until a motor vehicle license is expired before renewing.

i think that still applies for the 5 year licence, which will then be to the next birthday so more than 5 years

[The Theory]

9 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

i think that still applies for the 5 year licence, which will then be to the next birthday so more than 5 years

🤔 you mean if I was born in Dec. and renew my DL in Jan I will get 6 years ? 
 

 

[thaiowl]

1 minute ago, The Theory said:

🤔 you mean if I was born in Dec. and renew my DL in Jan I will get 6 years ? 
 

 

Yes...When i renew my 5-year DL, I do it the week after my birthday and my new licence expires 5 years after my next birthday. So I get a week short of 6 years.

[alesaldana]

This topic has been discussed here

https://aseannow.com/topic/1323924-driving-license-5-year-renewal-prakanong-bangkok/

 

I believe you can find all the information at least regarding to the DL there.

[JimHuaHin]

Although some suggest renewing the driver's licence after their birthday, what are the legal ramifications of being involved in a motor vehicle accident with an expired licence?

[OldmanJ]

If unsure go and ask,do you really think you will get an honest straight answer that you can trust from many in this online forum.

[Henryford]

On 6/7/2024 at 3:45 AM, HappyExpat57 said:

I've heard numerous times it's best to wait until a motor vehicle license is expired before renewing.

 

Depends if you then have an accident with no licence, and hence no insurance.

[KhunBENQ]

On 6/8/2024 at 8:13 AM, JimHuaHin said:

Although some suggest renewing the driver's licence after their birthday, what are the legal ramifications of being involved in a motor vehicle accident with an expired licence?

For the cautious: go first work day after expiry (sober from your birthday party) and use some transport to get to the office or have someone with a license drive you in your car (best option).