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Lucy Farrell & Evie Coffey

DVLA issues £1,000 warning to drivers who've had licence for nearly 10 years

According to the DVLA, drivers who have had their licence for ten years must renew it on time or face significant penalties. Licences are valid for a decade after they are issued, and anyone who drives after theirs has expired is breaking the law because your insurance will no longer be valid.

This might result in a £1,000 fine or even the seizure of a vehicle. When your licence expires, all you have to do is renew it, and there are numerous ways to do it, according to the Daily Record.

On Wednesday, the DVLA issued a new reminder to drivers to complete the important process, which applies to both full and provisional licence holders. "You must renew your driving licence every 10 years," their official account stated in a tweet.

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