The DVLA is reminding all motorists over the age of 70 that they need to renew their license every three years. Drivers must have a valid license or they will face a £1,000 fine.
Motorists are able to use the online renewal system to avoid delays, and it is also more effective than middle man companies who the DVLA warns can rip people off with higher prices. The driving body is advising motorists over 70 to only renew their license directly from the Government.
They have also warned drivers to be cautious about other websites offering the service, reports The Liverpool Echo. Many of these websites appear high up in search engine results, and even though they charge money to transfer renewal applications to the DVLA, they are in no way associated with the government agency.
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These applications are also not guaranteed to be processed any quicker than those made directly through the government. DVLA chief executive, Julie Lennard, said: “Drivers looking to renew their licence at 70 and over should use our online service which is secure, free of charge, and also the quickest and easiest way to transact with DVLA.
"Customers usually receive their driving licence in just five days. Always remember to always use Gov.uk when using any of DVLA’s many online services.”
The DVLA has not named any of the third-party websites charging drivers.
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