Drivers born in this year will see licence expire 2025 and must take urgent action
Drivers born in a specific year have been warned they must take action this year in order to keep their licences. These drivers will see their licences expire, regardless of when they last renewed them.
This applies to everyone who is turning 70 this year - so born in 1955. These people are reminded that they must renew their licences as soon as they receive an application form telling them to do so and not to put it off.
Anyone who fails to renew their licence in time for their 70th birthday will not legally be allowed to drive. Licences must be renewed every three years from when someone turns 70. So those turning 73, 76 and so on will also need to renew.
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People are subject to greater scrutiny on the roads once they reach this age as they are more likely to develop conditions which could impair their driving. The charity Age UK explained: "When you reach the age of 70, your driving licence expires - but this doesn't necessarily mean you have to stop driving.
"If you want to continue, you just need to renew your licence. You'll need to renew it every three years after that. Renewal is free of charge.
"You don't have to retake your driving test at 70, but you do have to make a health declaration when renewing your licence. And if you have a health condition or disability, you may have to have your driving ability assessed. The DVLA should send you a D46P application form 90 days before your 70th birthday.
"Don’t forget to apply for any extra categories of vehicle covered on your old licence if you still want to be able to drive them. There might be extra costs for these but if you don’t apply for these extra categories you’ll only be able to drive a car in future.
"If your licence expires and you don't apply for a new one, you won't legally be allowed to drive."