Warning over little-known licence rule that carries £1,000 fine
Young drivers face a disproportionate risk of £1,000 fines for outdated personal information on their licences, a new survey shows.
A survey of 2,000 British adults by Direct Line motor insurance found eight per cent of drivers aged 18-27 had the wrong address on their licence.
The same proportion admitted their license was generally outdated, while four percent had an incorrect title such as Mr., Mrs. or Mrs.
Direct Line commented that there was a “significant gap in compliance and awareness” among young drivers compared to older groups. Drivers aged 60 and over were the ones most likely to have their information up to date.
On average, drivers whose driver’s license information is out of date said this has been the case for about two years.
In the UK, anyone with outdated or incorrect information on a license will face six penalty points, insurance invalidation and a fine of up to £1,000.
Direct Line motor manager Matt Pernet said: “Motorists are legally required to notify the DVLA of any change of name, address or any change of medical condition that may affect their ability to drive safely.
“However, our research shows that millions of drivers may have outdated information, meaning they could be in breach of their licence.
“Incorrect information regarding your license can lead to significant fines and may also affect your insurance.
“We strongly request drivers to check the accuracy of their license information and update it as soon as possible if their personal information changes.”
