Drivers aged 70 and over must renew their driving licence every three years or risk getting a hefty fine, warns the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Like all drivers, elderly motorists must keep their licences up to date to avoid the hefty penalty. It comes amid the DVLA's reminder to older drivers on Twitter that the online renewal process is easy, quick and secure.
The agency also warned about middleman companies attempting to rip people off, BirminghamLive reported. It advised motorists to renew licences directly with the government, and to be wary of other websites offering the service - especially since many appear high up on Google search results.
Even though these sites charge money to transfer renewal applications to the DVLA, they are not officially associated with the DVLA in any way. Additionally, these applications are not guaranteed to be processed any quicker than those made through Gov.uk.
The DVLA hasn't named the third party websites that are charging elderly drivers.
Julie Lennard, DVLA chief executive, 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."
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