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."
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She added: "To avoid serious consequences and avoid having a fraudulent driving licence, it’s vital to renew your licence as soon as it expires. Driving licences expire every 10 years, so you should memorise the expiry date on your licence and make a note of it somewhere you won’t forget, like your phone calendar.
"The DVLA will also send you a reminder when your licence is due to expire, so make sure to keep your contact details up to date.”
Nearly a third (32.2%) of drivers admit to driving with an expired licence within the last two to five years. Shockingly, 29.5% say they have at some point in the last year, while one in five (21.9%) admit to currently doing so.
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