Drivers over 70 ‘won’t be legally allowed to drive’ if they don’t follow simple DVLA rule.uk
Older drivers could be caught out by a simple DVLA driving licence rule, with over 70s most affected.
Older drivers ‘won’t be legally allowed to drive’ due to simple rule (Image: Getty)
Motorists above the age of 70 may be effectively banned from the roads due to a little-known DVLA law. Experts at Age UK
Simply forgetting is not an excuse, with drivers at risk of staggering fines and penalty points if they get behind the wheel regardless. Motorists have to legally renew their driving licence every 10 years up until their 70th birthday. At this point road users will have to renew at 70 and then every three years
Elderly drivers have to renew their licence every three years (Image: Getty)
Age UK explained: “If your licence expires and you don’t apply for a new one, you won’t legally be allowed to drive.”
According to Frank Rogers Law, driving without a valid licence is “serious” which could lead to a range of consequences.
“Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence” can see individuals hit with between three and six penalty points and up to a £1,000 fine.
If this tips road users over the threshold of 12 penalty points it is possible some individuals will be banned from the roads.
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The Older Drivers Forum has warned motorists who drive without a licence will also technically be driving with no insurance.
This is because any insurance policies will be immediately invalidated pitting road users at risk if they get caught in an accident,
In some circumstances, road users could even have their cars snatched by police officers in a major blow for a simple administrative error.
They explained: “If you do not renew your licence, you will not legally be allowed to drive after your 70th birthday.
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“If you carry on driving, your driving licence and motor insurance would not be valid, and you would be committing a serious offence which carries stringent penalties, which could include a heavy fine and having your car seized by the police.”
Motorists can renew their driving licence online in minutes through the official GOV.UK portal.
However, road users who are not hooked up to the internet can send back the D46P application form usually sent by the DVLA 90 days before a 70th birthday.
Motorists can also use a ‘D1 application for a driving licence form’ which can be picked up on the High Street at Post Office branches.
