Drivers have been urged to check their driving licence before getting behind the wheel, as they could face a mega fine without even knowing it.
Although it sounds relatively straightforward, simply checking the expiration date on your driving licence could be the difference between avoiding or paying out a £1,000 fine.
More than one in five UK drivers were unaware of their licence's expiration date, it's been revealed.
Digging even deeper, and one in 10 didn't even know their licence had an expiry date at all.
Julie Daniels from Comparethemarket - which carried out the research - urged drivers to make a note of their expiry date so they don't end up in hot water.
She 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.
"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."
Almost one in three drivers admitted to driving with an expired license within the last two to five years, reports the LiverpoolEcho.
One in five even admitted to driving with an expired licence right now.
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