problems with A id card

3703POSTS

13 years ago

Someone has informed me that some foreigners have been fined for using an A ID card on the buses - has anyone here had a problem ?
Originally they were all supposed to expire end March, but that was extended until end Nov.

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ricky ViP

3522POSTS

13 years ago

Hi George,

there has not been a Legal Notice published that the ID cards validity has been extended!

Until I see the official extension published I don't believe it ! And to be honest , why should it ! I gave up my ID card and only have a receipt聽 that is not accepted in many cases.

I had a discussion at the Sliema local council today but finally they accepted my application certificate as an ID card substitute.

Cheers
Ricky

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

13 years ago

Thanks Ricky - so The Times article was wrong then ?

"A legal notice has now been issued as a temporary solution to automatically extend all ID cards till the end of November."

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

13 years ago

I can't spot the legal notice on line

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

13 years ago

I managed to keep hold of my old residency certificate and found that acceptable on the ferry, not tried it or the receipt on the buses

ricky ViP

3522POSTS

13 years ago

Hi George,

that's what i said !

I've been waiting for the publication of the LN. Until it is published in the Gazette it is not in force !

So no official extension yet .

Cheers
Ricky

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

13 years ago

so the times got it badly wrong then

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

13 years ago

Only In Malta - or is it Gozo as well....LOL - the whole thing is one massive JOKE....

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

13 years ago

georgeingozo wrote:
so the times got it badly wrong then

Wouldn't be the first time, nor the last.

matm911 Serial expat

656POSTS

13 years ago

#10

Last weekend I showed my old ID card on the bus and it was accepted. Same at Malta Post. Up to now it was still accepted everywhere ... even the papercopy I used now to protect my original ID card