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Best practice tips
Check what you know
Did you know?
- Driving without a correct, current and valid driving licence can result in a fine up to £1,000, up to six penalty points or you could be disqualified from driving. If you are caught driving while disqualified you will face court action.
- Failure to produce driving documents to the police is an offence resulting in a fine up to £5,000 and eight penalty points.
Drivers are legally required to ensure they have a correct, current, and valid driving licence before driving any vehicle.
Drivers must inform DVLA of changes to their name, gender, and address on their driving licence.
Drivers must renew a photocard licence with DVLA every ten years.
Drivers must report a lost or stolen driving licence to the police and apply to DVLA for a replacement.
Best practice tips
- Always keep your driving licence safe.
- Know your driving licence number.
- Know your licence renewal date.
- Keep the photograph on your licence up to date.
- Inform DVLA of any changes to your driving licence.
- Know what endorsements and penalty points are on your driving licence.
- Wherever possible, carry your driving licence when driving.
The driving licence is an official document that grants a driver the right to operate a vehicle. The Road Traffic Act 1988 states it is an offence for a person to drive a motor vehicle on a road without a licence authorising them to drive a motor vehicle of that class.
If a police officer requests a driver to produce their driving licence, the driver must comply. However, it is not a legal requirement for drivers to carry their licence while driving. Drivers will be given seven days to produce their licence at a police station.
Driving licences are normally valid until 70 years of age unless restricted for medical reasons.
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