Avoid a £1000 fine with this one simple check. (Picture: Getty Images/Photodisc/Daniel Allan)
Motorists – pay attention. Doing a straightforward check today could save you being fined a whopping £1000, and, during a cost of living crisis, that’s likely to be money you could put to better use.
The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has made an important announcement for anyone who passed their test before 2014 in order to prevent them from falling foul of the law.
Your driver’s licence must be renewed at least once every ten years to ensure that the photocard represents a true likeness of you, so making sure your license hasn’t expired is crucial to anyone who passed their test before 2014.
According to the Swindon Advertiser, Richard Evans, head of technical services at WeBuyAnyCar, said: ‘To drive anywhere legally, you must hold a valid driving licence which has the most up to date and correct details of your name, date of birth and full address.
‘If you know your license is about to expire, or your personal details have changed, it’s crucial you update your licence.
‘If drivers don’t have a valid licence, the DVLA warn you could be fined £1,000 and even risk having your vehicle seized.’
When should I renew my driver’s licence?
The government’s ‘Due to Renew’ campaign warns people that their driver’s licence must be renewed every ten years.
However, this changes every three years if you are over 70.
Has your license expired? Have you checked? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Where is the expiry date on your driver’s license?
Your licence’s expiry dates are displayed on the front of the card in section 4b.
How to renew your licence
If you are aged between 29 and 69, the easiest way to renew your driver’s licence is via the DVLA website.
However, according to a survey carried out in 2021, only 35% of respondents knew that you could renew your driving licence online.
Renewing online costs £14 and is usually processed within five days.
Alternatively, a postal renewal will set you back £17, while doing it at a Post Office branch will carry a £21.50 fee.
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