Overview

• Drivers aged 70 or over must renew their photocard licences every three years via GOV.UK at no cost to comply with legal requirements
• Failure to return an expired licence or miss the renewal deadline carries fines up to £1,000 under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and potential penalty points
• DVLA data shows some motorists have been overcharged by third-party sites for services that are officially free, prompting the #DVLADigital social media push
• Online renewals cost £14 and are usually processed within five working days compared with £17 by post and £21.50 at Post Office branches
• Drivers can continue to drive while their renewal is processed provided they applied within the past year, held a valid licence, meet medical fitness standards and follow existing licence conditions