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One for UK residents.

My driving licence still has my old name on it, mostly because I simply didn't get around to changing it a couple of months ago as I thought it would be an 'effort' at the time (i was also concerned about carrying a current passport photo around with me too, but that is just my vain side). However, I could do with doing some driving, and soon, in a works car. So, what I want to know is, what are the legal ramifications should I get stopped with an out-of-date driving licence? Can I talk my way out of it, or is it liable to get messy especially considering the veichle in question belongs to my employers?

I'm okay with the pure embaressment factor of having to explain that I'm trans should anything happen (it isn't like it's that difficult to spot anyway), but the idea that I could get into legal trouble is a bit more unpalatable. Sure, I'm going to be doing the form thing next week, but I don't think it'll get done before I need to make my journey.

What do you all reckon? Should I drive while my documentation is being changed over?

Thanks in advance xx