Drivers over 70 warned to take action or face fines up to £1,000

Motorists aged over 70 are being prompted to take prompt action or risk facing fines of up to £1,000, the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has warned on social media platform X.

The DVLA issued a reminder about the specific regulations that come into effect once drivers reach the age of 70. Senior drivers could be handed a hefty fine or even stand to lose their

driving licence if they disregard these rules. According to the DVLA's statement, it said: "You need to renew your licence every three years after you turn 70. Do it online now

it's easy, quick and secure." It is necessary for elderly motorists to update their photograph and personal details such as name, address, and date of birth. Although photocard

licences typically last ten years, past the age of 70, renewal becomes obligatory every three years. As noted by Worcester News, drivers are permitted to continue operating their vehicles

throughout the period their licence is under renewal assuming their application is no older than one year and they still hold a valid previous licence, reports the Express. Seniors are also

required to satisfy the medical fitness standards for driving and must comply with the conditions of their existing licence during the renewal phase. The DVLA emphasises that neglecting to

surrender an expired licence constitutes a legal offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988, carrying a potential fine of up to £1,000. License renewal applications carry a fee of £14 and can

be fulfilled via the official DVLA site, with the process usually taking around five days to complete. A spokeswoman for the DVLA advised: "We encourage customers to use GOV.UK as

applying online is the quickest and cheapest way to renew their photocard driving licence. If you stop driving altogether, you should inform DVLA and return your licence rather keeping it as

a form of out-of-date photo ID."