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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Rachel Pugh & James Rodger

MoneySavingExpert warns anyone with a driving licence should check it immediately - or risk a hefty fine

MoneySavingExpert - the site that was founded by Martin Lewis - has warned people to check their driving licenses immediately.

Anybody who fails to check their license risks a fine as the renewal amnesty has come to an end.

The MSE blog writes: "Urgent - check if your photo licence is valid NOW, as the renewal amnesty has ended and you could be fined. Many whose licences were due to renew last year got an 11mth extension. But if that's ended for you, or your licence expired after Dec 2020, you MUST renew it or you could face a fine."

You can renew your licence online, by post of via the Post Office.

It costs £14 to apply online or £17 by post, according to Birmingham Live.

At the time of the extension, Mr Lewis informed drivers of the changes via his ITV1 show The Martin Lewis Money Show.

He told viewers on the ITV1 show: "If your photocard lapses between February 1 and August 31, it will add seven months to your licence.

"However, if your licence expires at any point after this, you won't be covered by the extension, so check now."

Chief executive at the DVLA Julie Lennard said: "This extension will make it easier for drivers who need to update their photocard licence with a new photograph.

"This means as long as they have a valid licence, drivers will be able to continue to make essential journeys.

"The extension is automatic so drivers do not need to do anything and will be sent a reminder to renew their photocard before the extension ends."

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