Drivers aged 70 and over should renew their driving licence each three years or threat getting a hefty tremendous, warns the Driver and Automobile Licensing Company (DVLA).
Like all drivers, aged motorists should hold their licences updated to keep away from the hefty penalty. It comes amid the DVLA's reminder to older drivers on Twitter that the web renewal course of is simple, fast and safe.
The company additionally warned about intermediary firms making an attempt to tear folks off, BirminghamLive reported. It suggested motorists to resume licences straight with the federal government, and to be cautious of different web sites providing the service - particularly since many seem excessive up on Google search outcomes.
Though these websites cost cash to switch renewal purposes to the DVLA, they don't seem to be formally related to the DVLA in any means. Moreover, these purposes usually are not assured to be processed any faster than these made by Gov.uk.
The DVLA hasn't named the third celebration web sites which can be charging aged drivers.
Julie Lennard, DVLA chief govt, mentioned: "Drivers seeking to renew their licence at 70 and over ought to use our on-line service which is safe, freed from cost, and in addition the quickest and best solution to transact with DVLA.
"Clients often obtain their driving licence in simply 5 days. All the time bear in mind to at all times use Gov.uk when utilizing any of DVLA's many on-line providers."
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