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Sonia Sharma

Drivers warned they face £1,000 fine if they fail to follow 10-year DVLA licence rule

The DVLA has issued an important warning to drivers who have had a licence for 10 years.

The Government department posted a message on Twitter, reminding motorists that their licence must be renewed every 10 years. Anyone who fails to do this will be breaking the law and may have to pay a fine of up to £1,000.

As well as a fine, if you are caught driving without a valid licence, you may face difficulties with car insurance, you may be breaking local laws when driving abroad and car hire firms may refuse to provide you with a vehicle. Issuing the reminder, the DVLA wrote: "You must renew your driving licence every 10 years.

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