DVLA warns drivers born before this year they face being 'banned' from road
The DLVA has warned anybody driving who was born before this date they could be BANNED from the road. The DVLA is reminding people born in 1954 and before - who are aged 70 and above - that they need to renew their driving licences every three years.
The DVLA took to X, formerly Twitter, to say: ”After you turn 70, you need to renew your licence every 3 years. It’s easy, quick and secure to do it online.” Once you reach 70, you must renew every 3 years, the DVLA rules stipulate.
You can change the licence photo at the same time as renewing your licence. You need to register with an email address, addresses of where you’ve lived for the last 3 years, your National Insurance number (if you know it) and a valid UK passport number (if you want to change the licence photo).
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The DVLA will send you a confirmation email once you’ve applied. You might be asked to take part in research by email, but you can opt out. You can drive while your licence is being renewed if you meet all the following conditions: you have the support of your doctor to continue driving and you had a valid licence.
You also need to make sure you only drive under the conditions of the previous licence, your application is less than a year old and your last licence wasn’t revoked or refused for medical reasons, as well as you’re not currently disqualified and you weren’t disqualified as a high risk offender on or after 1 June 2013.
You can apply by post using the D46P application form. DVLA will automatically send you this form 90 days before your 70th birthday. Use the D1 application for a driving licence form if you haven’t got the D46P form. You can pick one up at most Post Offices. Your driving licence should arrive in 3 weeks. It might take longer if your medical or personal details need to be checked.