A new study a team of car insurance experts has revealed what they called "the lack of awareness among motorists regarding the expiration of their driving licence". The comparison service said the "results should serve as a warning", with millions breaking the law and at risk of a fine of up to £1,000.
Comparethemarket said the research found that more than one in 10 drivers (11.6%) admitted they were unaware that their driving licence had an expiry date. This knowledge gap was even greater among younger drivers, with one in six 17 to 34 year olds admitting they were unaware of this.
Nearly a third (32.2%) of drivers admitted to driving with an expired licence within the last two to five years. Further, 29.5% said they had at some point in the past year, while one in five (21.9%) admitted to currently doing so.
