Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has warned that two million drivers in the UK may face being fined £1,000 each.
That's because their driving licences could be out of date - and the penalty is a hefty one.
Those caught driving with an out of date licence can be fined up to £1,000.
This news comes after the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) offered licence holders an automatic 11 month extension if their photocards were due to expire between February 1 2020 and December 31 2020 - due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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And with the automatic extension date now having passed, Martin reminded the public to check their licence and renew as soon as possible if it's outdated, Liverpool Echo reports.
He said: "Driving licence photos must be replaced every 10 years (no matter how young you look).
"There are a few dates printed on the photocard, but the one you need is the photo expiry date printed on section 4b on the front of the card.
"If you don't renew when your automatic extension ends you could be fined up to £1,000 for driving with an expired licence."
As well as a hefty £1,000 fine with Christmas right around the corner, those without an in-date licence could also be faced with three to six penalty points on their licence.
The DVLA has also reiterated the importance of drivers updating their licence to prevent fraudulent activity.
A spokesperson for the DVLA, said: "Appearances can change, and it's important that photocard licences are updated every 10 years.
"This is to ensure the police and other enforcement agencies have the best possible photograph to help them correctly identify whether a driving licence is being used fraudulently, and so help prevent driving licence impersonation – stopping disqualified and perhaps dangerous drivers taking to our roads."
The DVLA have estimated that up to 2 million licences are out of date at present in the United Kingdom alone, and Martin has in-turn urged motorists to pay the renewal fee if applicable, rather than facing nasty fines and points.
Martin continued: "There's a £14 fee for each renewal if you do it online, £17 if you renew by post.
"You should be sent a reminder and form a few weeks before your licence expires.
"However, as many miss this or forget, it's well worth making a note of when yours expires."
Although drivers under 70 have a maximum of ten years before their licence expires, those over that age bracket must renew theirs every three years.
It is however, free of charge for those over 70 years of age.
