You could be fined £1,000
The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) is warning UK drivers to check their driving license if they passed it before 2015.
Motorists are urged to check if their license has expired, as licenses expire every 10 years.
According to MoneySavingExpert.com, more than 2 million people have expired driver's licenses and are at risk of hefty fines.
Therefore, anyone who obtained their last license before 2015 is at risk of being caught and fined for driving on an expired license.
The ID must be updated every 10 years so that the photo is a true likeness of the driver.
Failure to return an expired driving license to the DVLA is an offense under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and is punishable by a fine of up to £1,000.
The expiration date of your license is shown on the front of your card in section 4b.
Renew your driving license online for just £14, and new license applications are usually processed within five days. Postal renewal costs £17, while renewal at the Post Office costs £21.50.
Richard Evans, Head of Technical Services at WeBuyAnyCar, said: “To legally drive anywhere you must hold a valid driving license that is current and correct with your name, date of birth and full address Details. If you know your license is about to expire, or your personal information has changed, it is important to renew your license.
“If a driver does not have a valid license, the DVLA warns you could be fined £1,000 and may even risk having your vehicle impounded. This will be significantly higher than the cost of renewing a license which starts at £14.”
Philip Gomm of the RAC Foundation says it's not just current drivers who need to ensure their license is up to date: “Beyond the basic legal requirements, there are good reasons to keep your license up to date.
“They are also a widely accepted form of ID and you will certainly need them if you are stopped by the police.”
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