Anyone aged 70 or older has been issued a warning by the DVLA. Drivers in that age bracket need to renew their licences or risk a fine.
This is because driving licenses expire when you hit 70 and you need to renew it and then continue to do so every three years. "You need to renew your licence when you turn 70," the DVLA warned.
"Do it online now it's easy, quick and secure." Age Concern advise: "You don't have to retake your driving test at 70, but you do have to make a health declaration when renewing your licence.
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"And if you have a health condition or disability, you may have to have your driving ability assessed. It's a legal obligation for you to declare certain conditions to the DVLA.
"If you don't declare a medical condition that affects your driving, you could be fined. And if you have an accident where your health condition may have been a factor, your insurance might not cover you."
Age UK provided guidance saying: "If you have a photocard licence, fill in the D46P form and return it to the DVLA with your current driving licence photocard. You may also need to include a new passport-type photo the form will tell you if so.
"If you have a paper licence, fill in the D46P form and return it to the DVLA with an up-to-date passport-type photo enclosed.
"It can take up to three weeks to renew your licence if you apply by post, so you might prefer to renew online instead. Register on GOV.UK and follow step-by-step instructions on how to renew."
Age UK also offers support through a free advice line on 0800 678 1602, which is open from 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. They said: "We also have specialist advisers at over 120 local Age UKs."
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