Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the DVLA said: “If you’re 70 or over, you need to renew your driving licence every 3 years. The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency has advised older drivers of the different rules they face once they hit 70. If you’re 70 or over, you need to renew your driving licence every 3 years. A DVLA spokeswoman said: “We encourage customers to use GOV.UK as applying online is the quickest and cheapest way to renew their photocard driving licence. “If you stop driving altogether, you should inform DVLA and return your licence rather keeping it as a form of out-of-date photo ID.”

Source: The Herald April 02, 2026 11:15 UTC