DVLA has issued a £1,000 warning to drivers who have passed their test before 2014.
Motorists have now been warned that if they have had their drivers license for 10 years, they must renew it in time - or they face harsh penalties.
Licenses are only valid for a decade after being issued, and so anyone who continues to drive with an expired license is committing a serious offence, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has warned.
This is because your insurance is no longer valid.
And by doing so, this can result in a £1,000 fine, or having your vehicle seized.
Once your licence expires, all you need to do is renew it, and there are several ways to do so, the Daily Record reports.
On Wednesday, the DVLA issued a fresh reminder to make sure drivers don't forget to complete the vital process which applies to both full and provisional licence holders.
A tweet from their official account said: "You must renew your driving licence every 10 years.
"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."
And 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.
How to renew your driving licence
To renew your either your full driving licence or provisional driving licence, you’ll need a valid UK passport to renew your licence online with DVLA.
According to the Government website, to renew your license online, you need:
- a valid UK passport
- to be a resident of Great Britain - there’s a different service in Northern Ireland
- to pay £14 by MasterCard, Visa, Electron or Delta debit or credit card (there’s no fee if you’re over 70 or have a medical short period licence)
- addresses of where you’ve lived over the last 3 years
- your current driving licence (if you do not have your licence you must say why in your application)
- your National Insurance number (if you know it)
- to not be disqualified from driving
Your driving licence should arrive within a week if you apply online.
