Motorists lost out on pocketing a stunning £2.3 million by not renewing their photocard driving licenses online, according to new figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Drivers could have saved themselves some cash and the trouble just by using DVLA's online service.
Renewing photocard licenses on the UK Government website costs £14 and the turnaround time is five days.
DVLA reported that around one fourth - 23 percent to be exact - of the two million renewal applications it received between April 2020 and March 2021 were sent in by post or filed at the post office.
Not only is it the cheapest way to renew, but online renewals can be done at home or on the go.
In comparison, applications via post cost £17 and the new licenses take even longer to be received.
Online applicants also have the ability to track their renewal process online.
If your license renewal is coming up, DVLA will send a reminder before your current license expires as photocard driving licenses must be renewed every 10 years.
Julie Lennard, DVLA Chief Executive, said: "Our online services are the quickest and easiest way to deal with DVLA and customers usually receive their driving and vehicle documents in just five days.
"Remember to always use GOV.UK when using DVLA’s online services."
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