According to the DVLA, drivers who have had their licence for ten years must renew it on time or face significant penalties. Licences are valid for a decade after they are issued, and anyone who drives after theirs has expired is breaking the law because your insurance will no longer be valid.
This might result in a £1,000 fine or even the seizure of a vehicle. When your licence expires, all you have to do is renew it, and there are numerous ways to do it, according to the Daily Record.
On Wednesday, the DVLA issued a new reminder to drivers to complete the important process, which applies to both full and provisional licence holders. "You must renew your driving licence every 10 years," their official account stated in a tweet.
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"Renew online today - it's easy, quick and secure at: http://gov.uk/renewdrivinglicence. Your licence should arrive within a week if you apply online."
According to the Government department's official website, there are different ways to apply for a licence if you are over 70, a bus or lorry driver or need to renew a short-term medical licence. Those needing to renew their licence should do so in good time before it expires.
The good news is you can still drive while waiting for your new one to arrive if it becomes invalid while your application is being processed. For those looking to renew a licence after ten years, it can be done at a post office, by post or online.
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