Overview

• Almost two million photocard licences that are expiring soon or already expired could incur £1,000 fines
• Some 300,000 licences that lapsed in 2024 remain unrenewed, further increasing motorists’ exposure to penalties
• Drivers who fail to renew face three to six penalty points, possible vehicle seizure and voided insurance
• Most motorists must renew photocard licences every ten years, while drivers aged over 70 receive renewal notices every three years
• Online applications via GOV.UK typically deliver new licences within a week, compared with postal renewals that can take up to three weeks