Drivers across the UK have been fined £1000 for missing a simple error on their driving licence.
The UK standard driving licence will feature photo of the driver on the front.
First issued in 1998, they’re the only type of driving licence the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency currently issues.
However, a number of motorists are forgetting to renew their photocard licence when it expires.
GOV.UK explains that it is important that licences are renewed.
This is because appearances can change and it is important that photocard licences are updated every 10 years to ensure the police and other enforcement agencies have the best possible photograph.
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This helps them correctly identify whether a driving licence is being used fraudulently and also prevents driving licence impersonation – stopping disqualified and perhaps dangerous drivers taking to the roads.
If you fail to renew your licence and supply a photo that is a recent and true likeness, you will be breaking the law and may have to pay a fine of up to £1,000.
Getting a new photocard will mean that a motorist’s driving licence will contain the latest security features to protect them against fraud. It may also make things easier when they hire a car at home or abroad.
