Drivers have been warned they could be hit with a huge fine if they fail to tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency(DVLA) about a number of life changes.
The Insurance Factory has urged motorists to ensure they update their details with the DVLA to avoid fines of over £1,000. The insurance specialists have compiled a list of things motorists must never forget to inform the DVLA about - as the Daily Star reports.
The list includes common life updates such as a change in address or a name change if a person's marital status is altered. The tasks often take around five minutes to do and it'll save you from being hit with a financial penalty.
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Name change after marital status update
Motorists are required to update their licence information if they change their name after an update to their marital status. This includes marriage, divorce or being widowed.
Change of vehicle
If drivers have bought, sold or transferred a vehicle to someone else, they'd need to tell DVLA. Usually if it's bought from a registered dealership or garage the company will usually notify them.
While there's no direct penalty, it puts drivers at risk of being held accountable for driving offences committed by the new owner. Drivers also need to tell the DVLA if the vehicle has been scrapped or written off.
If drivers aren't using their vehicles
The DVLA needs to be told if motorists are using their vehicle and it remains stationary on the road. By declaring the vehicle as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), drivers will receive a refund for any full months of remaining tax.
Motorists will be fined £80 for not having a SORN. A vehicle can only be driven with a SORN on a public road to go to and from a pre-booked MOT or other testing appointments.
Drivers could face court prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500 if they use it on the road for any other reason.
Change in medical conditions
There are some common conditions that the DVLA needs to know about which could impact your ability to drive. Here are the conditions that you must inform the agency of:
- Epilepsy
- Blackouts, fainting, loss of consciousness
- Diabetes
- Neurological conditions
- Changes to eyesight
Drivers could be fined up to £1,000 if they don't declare any medical conditions that impacts their driving.
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