British motorists could be handed a massive £1,000 fine or have their car seized for failing to follow a driving licence rule this summer.
Experts at webuyanycar have warned motorists must make sure their driving licence is valid with all the correct details on the photocard.
New research from the motoring group has found that a staggering 45 percent of road users have received a penalty notice for breaking driving laws in the UK.
It means almost one in every two households is set to be affected by simple motoring rules ahead of the summer getaway this June.
Richard Evans, head of technical services at webuyanycar stressed motorists had to take “extra precaution” to keep their licence up to date or risk paying the price.
He explained: “To drive anywhere legally, you must hold a valid driving licence which has the most up-to-date details, so with more people travelling over summer and in unfamiliar areas, it’s especially important to ensure your licence is in date.
“Generally, you’re required to renew your licence every 10 years, and this changes to three years if you’re over 70. So, if you know your licence is about to expire, or your personal details have changed, it’s crucial to update your licence.
“Our research found that just under half (45 percent) of drivers have received a penalty charge notice for driving offences.
“If drivers don’t have a valid licence, the DVLA warns you could be fined £1,000 and even risk having your vehicle seized. This will be a much heavier price to pay than the cost of updating your licence which starts from £14.
Postal renewals cost a bit more with a £17 fee meaning it is more cost-effective to try out GOV.UK’s online portal.
A spokesperson for the DVLA has previously said: “We encourage customers to use GOV.UK as applying online is the quickest and cheapest way to renew their photocard driving licence.
“If you stop driving altogether, you should inform DVLA and return your licence rather [than] keeping it as a form of out-of-date photo ID.”
