Drivers born in these years won't 'legally be able to drive' due to little-known rule

Motorists born in certain years have been cautioned that they will not be "legally permitted to drive" due to a stringent and lesser-known DVLA regulation. According to Age UK, a prominent charity for older individuals, even if you feel confident behind the wheel, you are required to renew your driving licence at the age of 70 and every three years thereafter. The charity warns drivers born prior to 1954, stating: "When you reach the age of 70, your driving licence expires but this doesn't necessarily mean you have to stop driving.

If you want to continue, you just need to renew your licence. You'll need to renew it every 3 years after that. Renewal is free of charge.



" "No, you don't have to retake your driving test at 70, but you do have to make a health declaration when renewing your licence. And if you have a health condition or disability, you may have to have your driving ability assessed. " The DVLA should send you a D46P application form 90 days before your 70th birthday.

READ MORE: Greggs issues unusual warning to customers at Nuneaton town centre shop Sign up for our FREE daily newsletter here for all the latest news about Coventry Age UK adds: "Don't forget to apply for any extra categories of vehicle covered on your old licence if you still want to be able to drive them. There might be extra costs for these but if you don't apply for these extra categories you'll only be able to drive a car in future." "If your licence expires and you don't apply for a new one, you won't legally be allowed to drive.

", reports Birmingham Live . The charity notes that renewing a licence by post can take up to three weeks, so renewing online may be a preferable option. If the DVLA doesn't provide you with an application form, you have several options: download a D1 form online, print it and fill it out; order a D1 form online, complete it and send it to the DVLA; visit your local Post Office and request a D1 form; or directly ask the DVLA for a driving licence application form.

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