chickencam Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My ED recently turned 16, she is now legally allowed to buy lottery tickets and scratch cards but in reality she can't becuase she had no proof that she is 16. Would a photocopy of her passport work? Has anyone with a child of the same age got any further advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Arund here shops wouldn't accept a photocopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 When I was in school I had a Prove-It Card, as did a lot of my friends. I just googled it and it came up with this site http://www.validateuk.co.uk/index.html, it looks pretty official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 When I turned 15, I researched ID cards quite a bit. I didnt like the Validate UK ones much, as they have an expiry date (or something similar). So in the end I chose a citizencard. Citizencard was also recommended by my council's Trading Standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 http://www.pass-scheme.org.uk/ This site seems to have all the issuing bodies listed so hopefully you should find a suitable one. They all have different benefits apparently so worth looking through them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks for the link Fred. DS could do with one of these instead of taking his passport with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Have you asked the school if the work with any companies to provide them? I know that my sister got her ID card from school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think mine was from a form we were given in school, now you mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 My son bought a lottery ticket as the first day after he was 16. He took his passport, but wasn't asked for it (he is nearly 6', mind). I think he just wanted to do something legally once he had turned 16! He hasn't bothered since (sensible lad!). He does have a bus pass 16-18 card, which was certified via his college. I guess that could be used if anyone asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Our DS (15, will be 16 in Feb) completed an ID card at school - he is really pleased as he is very young looking he gets asked for ID when buying a 12 DVD (it drives him mad!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yes, likewise my daughter has a 16-25 railcard which I think can be used as id as it was cross checked against her passport when she applied. How about the student id card or student union card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Validate me seems pretty good, I've not been asked for ID for lottery tickets + things or drinks in some places. I'm sure you can apply for your provisional driving licence a few months before you're 17, even though you can't use it to drive, I think you can use it to drive a moped/scooter as someone at school who's 16 has one, but that may be a scooter provisional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I'm sure you can apply for your provisional driving licence a few months before you're 17, even though you can't use it to drive, I think you can use it to drive a moped/scooter as someone at school who's 16 has one, but that may be a scooter provisional You can apply for a provisional licence 3 months before 17th birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Ah ok, not sure how he does it then. I googled it and found this, so he must have passed the CBT test early and done it that way . You can apply for your provisional licence from the age of 15 years 9 months which will allow you to drive a moped from the age of 16 provided you have passed your CBT (Compulsory Bike Training), and category B cars and agricultural tractor from the age of 17. Agricultural Tractors at 16 on the road subject to passing a tractor driving test.(size limits of tractor apply) Might be an expensive and long winded way of getting ID though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I would go for the Citizen Card. The airline I work for also accepts this type of ID for boarding domestic flights if she ever wants to fly anywhere with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks everyone, loads of useful ideas It is always useful to have personal experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Provisional license is a good one to use. Citizen card. School/college ID card? Bus pass? Both my college ID card and bus pass have my picture and DOB on so they're good to use. Citizen cards are good though as they are accepted in a lot of places. I've never been asked for ID .. Ever. Its bizarre. In some places they will only accept it as ID if they have the pass logo. Driving licences are expensive too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 In a supermarket normally evidence of proof of age would have a photo, date of birth and be properly validated. Eg. Passport, driving licence or a recognised proof of age card scheme bearing the PASS logo (such as CitizenCard, Validate or Portman). Some supermarkets (like Waitrose) have application forms to hand out on request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
