Drivers must carry four documents in glovebox or risk £1,000 fine from DVLA
Drivers must ensure four documents are carried in their car and kept up to date - or risk a £1,000 fine from the DVLA. As well as keeping your personal details up to date and relevant on your driving licence, motorists must take action over three other documents too.
"Address updates are more than just a matter of compliance. In the unfortunate event of an accident, having accurate address details ensures that essential information reaches the right individuals promptly, expediting necessary processes and potentially saving lives," Motor Match has warned.
It says: "The DVLA's requirement to update address information extends beyond just your driving licence; it includes your vehicle log book, direct debit for vehicle tax, and private number plate documents. Failing to update these details can lead to significant fines of up to £1,000, making it crucial for all drivers to be vigilant about keeping their information current.
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On its website, the DVLA says: "Change the address on either your full driving licence or your provisional driving licence. It does not cost anything to change your address with DVLA. You can still drive while you’re waiting for your new licence.
If you want to change your name at the same time, you’ll have to apply by post. You must also: change the address on your vehicle log book (V5C), update your vehicle tax Direct Debit (if that’s how you pay) and change the address on your personalised registration number document (V750 or V778) - if you have one.
"You can be fined up to £1,000 if you do not tell DVLA when your address changes." You need your driving licence, to be a resident of Great Britain - there’s a different process in Northern Ireland, to give the addresses you’ve lived at in the last 3 years and to not be banned from driving,
Provide your driving licence number, National Insurance number and passport number if you know them.