@40mm - you are exactly right. I would also give it to a licenced person at earliest opportunity.
Because there was ample opportunity to do so before the licence expired the authorities may take a dim view of the situation, and gambling on getting a policeman / prosecutor / judge in their right mind isn't something I would be betting my licence on. Absolutely agree this was allowed to happen by police being very tardy at their job. My licence renewal came through in 6 months and 1 day, only after I kicked up a stink at the 4.5 month mark and asked ACT to investigate.
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