DVLA warning to drivers over 70 who must make checks every 3 years
DVLA warning to drivers over 70 who must make checks every 3 years
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Drivers aged 70 and over must be aware that their driving licence needs to be renewed every three years, instead of the standard 10. Motorists across Britain have a decade on their licence before sending it off for renewal. But, given the inevitable decline in mobility for many pensioners, including deteriorating eyesight, the DVLA asks older drivers to make this renewal three times within a decade to ensure they meet the appropriate standards to stay on the roads. It may seem excessive, but according to UK government data, road accidents in which an older driver (over 70) was seriously injured or killed increased by 12% between 2004 and 2023.
Gov.uk says: “The most common contributory factor allocated to vehicles driven by an older car driver involved in fatal or serious collisions (FSC) was ‘driver failed to look properly’ followed by ‘driver failed to judge another person’s path or speed.". While such data is generic to people within this age bracket, the DVLA has sought to remind people this is the case. The agency posted a picture of a stop sign with the number 3 written on it to their X (formerly Twitter) account. Underneath, two road signs read “Renew every 3 years” and “Renew if you’re 70 or over”. They captioned it: “After you turn 70, you need to renew your licence every 3 years. It’s easy, quick and secure to do it online”.
All you need to register with the DVLA online is your email address, addresses of the places you have lived in the past three years and your National Insurance number (if you know it). If you wish to change your driving license photo then you also need a valid UK passport number. If you need to drive while your license is being renewed, then no need to worry. So long as you meet the following conditions outlined by the DVLA you can drive in the interim. The conditions are:.
