buying Liquor question?

**surfybabe123** · 22-10-2009 11:36

hi all im currently 18 and have never brought any alcohol before. i have a family gathering on saturday and they asked me to bring the alcohol.. ive only got a learners permit which has my DOB on it which works out for me being 18. Do i need a over 18 card or can i use my drivers licence ( learners permit)

thanks

**NonnyMouse** · 22-10-2009 11:44

You will need photo ID.... passport, drivers license, 18+ card.... any will do as long as they have your photograph and date of birth.

**JLeesmum** · 22-10-2009 11:44

that piece of paper they gave you (ur temp licence) use that.

haha im 21 and only just started buying alchohol..

i never used to like it

**NonnyMouse** · 22-10-2009 11:49

Originally Posted by smashlee

that piece of paper they gave you (ur temp licence) use that.

Nope. If it hasn't got a photo, and they accept it as ID, they're breaking the liquor licensing laws.

**dreamtobeamummy** · 22-10-2009 11:53

You can use your Learners permit.. as long as it has a photo of you.

I used to use my Victorian Learners before getting my P's

**surfybabe123** · 22-10-2009 11:59

thanks for that.. ive had my learners for a while so i have the hard copy now with my photo.. i didnt know if they would accept it as they may have thought i was under age being on the learners

**SassyMummy** · 22-10-2009 12:20

I'm 23 and have my learners.

Nobody bothers asking me for ID, except when I've been to a club (because they HAVE to check everyone). Even when I was 18, and I first purchased alcohol, nobody asked. I asked the lady to ask me... lol.

**Lil M** · 22-10-2009 11:45

I would think you should be ok, so long as it has a photo of you on it & your DOB. I don't have an over 18 card - didn't think I needed one as I'm 37!! But I still get asked for ID in Bars

I show my UK drivers licence which is usually ok.

**Raising Leprechauns** · 22-10-2009 13:17

Originally Posted by Lil M

I would think you should be ok, so long as it has a photo of you on it & your DOB. I don't have an over 18 card - didn't think I needed one as I'm 37!! But I still get asked for ID in Bars

I show my UK drivers licence which is usually ok.

*sigh* wish someone would ask me for ID......

It would make my day!

**happyluvy** · 22-10-2009 13:21

Originally Posted by surfybabe123

hi all im currently 18 and have never brought any alcohol before. i have a family gathering on saturday and they asked me to bring the alcohol.. ive only got a learners permit which has my DOB on it which works out for me being 18. Do i need a over 18 card or can i use my drivers licence ( learners permit)

thanks

Originally Posted by surfybabe123

thanks for that.. ive had my learners for a while so i have the hard copy now with my photo.. i didnt know if they would accept it as they may have thought i was under age being on the learners

that license youve got is fine. as long as its from teh rta, has your dob and photo on it then thats it.

my gf was still on her learners at 23 and thats what she used for id.

so i dont think you will have a prob. Enjoy!!