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Every driver over 70, or who is turning 70 in the next 90 days, needs to renew their driving licence every three years or risk a hefty fine of up to £1,000, warns the Driver and Vehicle Licence Agency.

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Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) has issued an urgent reminder to elderly drivers that they must renew their licence every three years after their 70th birthday.

Processing for standard driving licences have returned to normal levels, but there are still delays in applications from drivers with medical conditions.

Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

They have outlined some criteria too

Elderly drivers must renew their licence every three years after their 70th birthday.

A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that those with medical conditions applying for a driving licence may have a longer delay. This comes after the DVLA cleared all backlogs and returned to normal processing times earlier this year for all standard applications.