DVLA: Drivers 70+ Must Renew Licence Triennially or Risk Fine

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DVLA warns UK drivers over 70 must renew their licence every three years or face hefty £1,000 fines and possible prosecution.

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Unlike standard 10-year photocards, driving licences automatically require renewal at age 70 to ensure older motorists still meet medical fitness standards.

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Road safety data reveals alarming 12% increase in serious injuries and deaths involving elderly drivers between 2004-2023.

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Free online renewal through GOV.UK takes just five days, while postal applications cost £17 and Post Office renewals hit £21.50.

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Older drivers can legally continue driving while awaiting renewal under Section 88, but only if their previous licence remains valid and they meet all medical requirements.

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Little-known rule strips drivers of entitlements for medium-sized vehicles (C1) and minibuses (D1) at age 70 unless special medical forms are submitted.

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Age UK and the Older Drivers Forum provide valuable self-assessment tools to help elderly motorists evaluate if they should remain behind the wheel.

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The DVLA urges drivers to return licences if they stop driving rather than keeping them as outdated ID cards.

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