The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a reminder to any motorists over the age of 70.
Pensioners are being warned they need to renew their licence every three years. The law requires drivers to have a valid licence or face a £1,000 fine.
The DVLA says motorists should use their renewal system online to avoid any delays. It has also warned that middle man companies are trying to rip people off with middle man services.
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According to BirminghamLive, the driving body has advised motorists over the age of 70 to only renew their licence directly from the government, and to be wary of other websites offering the service - especially since many appear high up on Google search results.
Even though these sites charge money to transfer renewal application to the DVLA, they are not officially associated with the government agency in any way. Additionally, these applications are not guaranteed to be processed any quicker than those made through Gov.uk.
The DVLA hasn't named the third party websites that are charging elderly drivers. Julie Lennard, DVLA chief executive, said: “Drivers looking to renew their licence at 70 and over should use our online service which is secure, free of charge, and also the quickest and easiest way to transact with DVLA.
“Customers usually receive their driving licence in just five days. Always remember to always use Gov.uk when using any of DVLA’s many online services.”
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