{"id":243419,"date":"2023-10-29T08:49:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243419"},"modified":"2023-10-29T08:49:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T08:49:22","slug":"older-drivers-over-70-targeted-by-dvla-in-fresh-autumn-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/older-drivers-over-70-targeted-by-dvla-in-fresh-autumn-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Older drivers over 70 targeted by DVLA in fresh autumn warning"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Elderly drivers: Confused.com put OAPs to the test<\/h3>\n<p>Older drivers have been targeted by the DVLA as part of a new driving licence warning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Officials specifically called out drivers over 70 as they issued a crucial reminder to make sure everyone renews their licence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The message also encourages elderly motorists to try their online service which they stress was a \u201cquick and secure\u201d way to renew.<\/p>\n<p>The DVLA posted on X, formerly Twitter: \u201cRenewing your licence at 70 is easy to do online, plus it\u2019s quick and secure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Motorists must renew their driving licence every three years once they hit 70 years of age.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Top three safest cars for older drivers unveiled with Skoda and Nissan on list<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/older-driver-driving-licence-5037204.jpg?r=1698505631410\"><\/p>\n<p>Those hitting 70 in the next three months can renew their licence ahead of the special birthday.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Motorists can send off their renewal forms by posting them to DVLA&#8217;s head office in Swansea.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But, administrators are keen for road users to use the online service which they claim will be faster than paper.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Those who apply online should receive their new licence within one week compared to three weeks for those who sent off physical documents.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Older drivers slam \u2018rip off Britain\u2019 as some pay &#8216;over \u00a3500&#8217; more to use roads[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Elderly drivers risk being priced off the road as costs soar by over \u00a3200[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Elderly drivers could be \u2018locked out\u2019 of city centre due to new \u2019stealth tax\u2019[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/driving-licence-renewal-5037203.jpg?r=1698505631473\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Advert-free experience without interruptions.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Rocket-fast speedy loading pages.<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Exclusive &#038; Unlimited access to all our content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>According to DVLA figures, around 60 percent of customers adobe the age of 70 decide to renew their licence online.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But, experts have warned older motorists must have their wits about them to avoid being caught out by third-party sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These services charge expensive fees to unaware road users for providing free DVLA services.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the DVLA added: \u201cRenewing online is easier and quicker than paper \u2013 there\u2019s no fiddling about with forms or postage. If you apply online, your licence should arrive within one week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s also free! That\u2019s right \u2013 there\u2019s no charge to use our \u2018Renew at 70\u2019 service on GOV.UK. So avoid any third-party websites that charge premiums for DVLA services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese sites charge a fee to pass a driver\u2019s application to DVLA, but they are not affiliated with DVLA and often charge for services which are cheaper or free on GOV.UK.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo always use GOV.UK to renew your licence \u2013 it\u2019s the quickest, easiest and most secure way. Our online service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To renew a driving licence online, elderly road users must first register for the service. It means applicants need to provide their email address, National Insurance Number, any addresses over the past three years and a valid UK passport number.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The DVLA stresses motorists can continue to drive if their licence is being renewed so long as they meet a series of requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/cars\/1828963\/older-drivers-dvla-driving-licence-reminder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elderly drivers: Confused.com put OAPs to the test Older drivers have been targeted by the DVLA as part of a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":243418,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Older drivers over 70 targeted by DVLA in fresh autumn warning - 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