Drivers have been warned that they risk a £1,000 fine if they forget one task before they turn 70. (Image: Getty)
Drivers approaching a certain age have been warned to do a simple task that can help them stay on the roads and avoid serious fines and complications in the future.
Whilst the UK does not have a , unlike India and El Salvador, motorists who reach 70 must to stay on the roads.
The charity highlighted that the must be done every three years once a driver turns 70, but is free of charge.
They advised: “When you , your – but this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop driving.
“If you want to continue, you just need to . You’ll need to renew it every three years after that. Renewal is free of charge.”
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Drivers over the age of 70 need to renew their licence every three years to remain on the roads. (Image: Getty)
Whilst older drivers do not currently need to take another assessment to determine their safety behind the wheel, they do need to renew their licences more frequently.
Drivers approaching 70 should receive a letter from the DVLA with a D46P application form. This should be filled in and sent off around 90 days before their birthday, along with either a current photocard licence or a passport-type photo if the motorist has an older paper licence.
Those looking to renew their licence faster can also share their details online at the Gov. UK website. In either case, motorists can still get behind the wheel as they wait for their new licence so long as their previous one has not already expired or they were otherwise banned from driving.
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Drivers must also let the DVLA know about any medical conditions that could impair their driving. (Image: Getty)
Whilst the renewal process allows motorists to take to the roads for as long as they like, Age UK urged all motorists to let the DVLA know if they have any medical conditions that could limit their ability to drive.
They added: “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.”
Motorists must inform the DVLA about a number of conditions and medications that might impair their abilities behind the wheel.
In most cases, declaring these conditions will not result in drivers being banned from using a vehicle entirely; instead, it will limit their use of certain vehicles or prevent them from getting behind the wheel for a fixed period of time.
Whether they have failed to declare a medical condition to the DVLA or have been caught behind the wheel of a vehicle without a valid licence, motorists risk a fine of up to £1,000 and six penalty points.