Drivers in the UK have been issued with a warning as some motorists need to renew their driving licence every few years or could face a £1,000 fine. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) put out a tweet to remind drivers of the rule. The DVLA wrote: “You need to renew your licence every 3 years after you turn 70. Do it online now – it’s easy, quick and secure.” Drivers who reach the age of 70, or are going to turn 70 within 90 days must renew their driving licence every three years to legally drive on the roads. If drivers aged 70 and over carry on driving, their driving licence and motor insurance would not be valid and would be classed as committing a serious offence if they are stopped by the police. If drivers are found to be driving without a valid licence or insurance it could result in stringent penalties including a heavy fine of up to £1,000, having your car seized by the police or getting points on your licence. The DVLA has an online service to allow drivers to renew their licences quickly and easily. If you need to renew your driving licence you can do so via the government website. You can the online service to renew your British driving licence if you’re 70 or over, or will be 70 in the next 90 days, and meet the following criteria: However, you cannot use the online service to renew a C1 (medium-sized vehicles) or D1 (minibus) entitlement - you must do this by post. If you haven’t used the online service before, you need to register with: You can drive while your licence is being renewed if you meet all the following conditions: Last month the DVLA also issued a warning to drivers who passed their test before 2014 to renew their licence. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) put out a tweet to remind all motorists in the UK that they need to renew their licence every 10 years to avoid a £1,000 fine.
