DVLA issues £1,000 warning to drivers who passed their test before 2014 - how to renew driving licence

Chelsie Sewell
By Chelsie Sewell
Published 21st Feb 2023, 16:49 BST
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Drivers are being urged to check their driving licence or face a fine of up to £1,000

Drivers in the UK have been issued with a warning as anyone who passed their test before 2014 could face a £1,000 fine if they have not renewed their licence. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) put out a tweet last week to remind motorists as UK drivers need to renew their licence every 10 years.

The DVLA wrote: "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."

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Figures from the DVLA published in October 2022 show 926,000 people in Britain needed to update their driving licence. However, some included in the data were suspected of having stopped driving altogether.