Drivers are being urged to double check their documents before getting behind the wheel.
According to a recent study by the car insurance team at Comparethemarket, more than one in five of UK drivers could face a £1,000 fine for driving with an expired licence without realising. Meanwhile, more than one in 10 UK drivers are unaware their driving licence has an expiry date at all.
Julie Daniels from Comparethemarket said: "It’s concerning that our survey revealed that more than one in 10 British motorists are unaware that their driving licences expire. Continuing to drive with an expired driving licence – knowingly or unknowingly – could land you with a £1,000 fine."
