{"id":692,"date":"2025-04-09T10:29:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T10:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharosstory.com\/?p=692"},"modified":"2025-05-02T02:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:35:09","slug":"martin-lewis-urges-millions-to-check-driving-licence-and-avoid-1000-fine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharosstory.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/09\/martin-lewis-urges-millions-to-check-driving-licence-and-avoid-1000-fine\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Lewis urges millions to check driving licence and avoid \u00a31,000 fine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Martin Lewis has urged millions to do three quick checks on their driving licence (Picture: Rex\/Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Martin Lewis<\/a> is full of nifty money-saving tricks \u2013 and this time, he\u2019s warning anyone with a driving licence to dig theirs out or face a \u00a31,000 fine.<\/p>\n

According to data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency<\/a> (DVLA), a whopping 2.3 million UK driving licences are set to expire in 2025.<\/p>\n

And if you set off on the road without one that\u2019s up to date, you could end up in hot water.<\/p>\n

The moneysaving expert has explained that there are three quick checks to be aware of, and the first is relatively simple: the expiry date.<\/p>\n

Back in 1998, photocard licences replaced the original paper versions \u2013 and these need to be renewed every 10 years.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to look out for the date given on the front of the card under section 4B, and act quickly if the clock is ticking.<\/p>\n

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Photocard licences replaced paper ones back in 1998 (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fear not: if it turns out that yours is due an update and you do in fact need to renew it, it\u2019ll cost you \u00a314 online or \u00a317 via post. You\u2019ll just need to make sure your passport is still valid as proof of identity.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re renewing it over the age of 70, you\u2019ll need to do this every three years rather than every 10 \u2013 but the good news is that if you\u2019re just renewing it, this is free. <\/p>\n

The same rule applies if you have a short-term medical licence.<\/p>\n

‘The DVLA says if your licence expires while it is processing your renewal application, you should be able to continue driving as long as you meet certain conditions,’ say the site’s consumer gurus.<\/a><\/p>\n

These include ‘only driving vehicles you were entitled to drive on your previous licence, not being told by a doctor or optician that you shouldn’t drive, and you aren’t disqualified from driving.’<\/p>\n

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It costs \u00a314 to renew online or \u00a317 via post (Picture: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018If you’re waiting for a medical driving licence \u2013 in other words, you have declared a medical condition to the DVLA \u2013 you must make sure you meet the medical standards for fitness to drive before doing so,’ they add.<\/p>\n

Next up, you\u2019ll need to inspect your address and ensure it’s still correct to avoid that \u00a31,000 fine.<\/p>\n

This is also relatively simple to change, as this can be done online via Gov.UK<\/a> or post.<\/p>\n

The number of times you can make this change for free is completely unlimited too, so don\u2019t fret if you end up moving again in the future.<\/p>\n

And finally, you\u2019ll also need to check that your name (including your first name and surname) and gender are correct if you\u2019ve changed either.<\/p>\n

Again, this is a quick fix, as you can update either by ordering a form called the \u2018D1 application for a driving licence\u2019 via the Gov.UK website.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll then need to post this to the DVLA along with the relevant documents \u2013 and, the same as address updates, there\u2019s no cap on the number of times you can update your name for free, so you won\u2019t be shelling out cash each time.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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