License photo

The counter staff migth have a' learning day'. Hopefully it is a positive day...and you will get you 5 year licence and the staff will be cheerful and understanding. Just remember... the counter staff are 'the messengers' and not the rule makers.  If worse come to worst... take your scarf off... then put it back on wih a large flourishing bow! Good luck and cheers, Fiona 

Maybe an interesting time in Transport SA tomorrow, especially if they are insensitive and demanding. I usually have an even temperment but when I think someone is unreasonable then I become that way too. Apparently, on some occassions, I have ATTITUDE.

Hi Sandy,

It was a really hot day... this time last year when I had to have my photo done... so I  It was a 'no scarf day' for me. But I had to remove my glasses too, even thougth I alwasy where galsses when driving. This was  a shock to me. I think thery are getting really technical with facial markers  for licence shots these days.  Like finger printing. 

Anyway,I was quite comfortable. The staff were polite.

 I think I will keep my Licence forever... as a reminder of that stage in my life. Hopefullu I will have it for MANY years to come. :)  Fiona

Hi Sandy,

It was a really hot day... this time last year when I had to have my photo done... so I  It was a 'no scarf day' for me. But I had to remove my glasses too, even thougth I alwasy where galsses when driving. This was  a shock to me. I think thery are getting really technical with facial markers  for licence shots these days.  Like finger printing. 

Anyway,I was quite comfortable. The staff were polite.

 I think I will keep my Licence forever... as a reminder of that stage in my life. Hopefullu I will have it for MANY years to come. :)  Fiona

Celeste

Rang hotline number got put through to Elizabeth branch and spoke to a guy named Marshall, he made enquiries and told me to ask for Karen when I go and have it taken. I have appointment at Lyell Mac tomorrow and will probably try to do it after that while it is still fresh in their minds. I will let you know the outcome. Photos are publicly taken at all branches I think.

I agree, it would be great for BCNA to take this issue on board. I will contact someone and see what they say.

I guess I could "hire" a wig but this seems a bit extreme and a bit of sensitivity on Transport SA's behalf wouldnt go astray.  Please let me know how you get on too, maybe if we make a big public fuss they can be shamed into helping us.

Hi, this is sort of funny as the same thing happened to me. Drivers lic renual when I was bald. There is a place in the city called the Think Pink Foundation and they have a wig library . Borrowed one and was all set to go . I now have a lovely shot on my licence even tho I know I was bald as a badger underneath. xxx Hilary

As it was , I was also inthe situation of having to renew my licence just a few weeks after I shaved the last remnants of hair off my scalp in Feb 2010.  Also no eyebrows or lashes etc. I recall being to unwell to drive due to chemo. I as dreadfully photophobic and needed really dark sunnies.. even inside. I decided to opt for a 5 year licence with my bald pic... without hestitation. My family were stoked!! It was an investment towards surviving 5 years! I love my licence! Cheers, Fiona.

My passport and my driver's licence renewal came at the same time. It was about 4 months after chemo and I had about a 2cm of hair growth and no eyebrows.Needless to say I look dreadful in both photos and I'm stuck with them for 5 and 10 years! But surely your problem has cropped up before.

                                           Tonya xx