Money expert Martin Lewis has warned motorists to make sure their driving licence is as up to date as possible or risk a hefty fine. The Money Saving Expert founder issued an email which said as many as two million photo licences were no longer valid.
The Mirror reports that photo driving licences were first introduced back in 1998 and must be renewed every 10 years. Those who fail to do so can land themselves with a fine of up to £1,000. Part of the reason for the renewal every decade is to help the authorities catch anyone driving illegally.
As part of the renewal process, you're asked to submit a true-to-life photo of yourself, as your appearance will probably have changed over the last ten years. This element of the process allows police to spot drivers who are using the wrong licence. You can get more traffic and travel news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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