Drivers told to contact DVLA or they could face points on their licence

21 February 2024 , 16:26

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Drivers have been warned to keep the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) updated with certain information or risk getting six points on their licence. The warning comes from motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk, who listed seven fines drivers could face if they don't share certain details as the registered keeper of a vehicle.

The DVLA needs to be informed about various changes, like common medical conditions and changes in your name or address. If you don't tell them, you could be fined up to £1,000 and get six points on your licence.

Greg Wilson, founder and CEO of told Birmingham Live: "Motorists should always keep the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency up to date with any changes. There are a few things that car owners must tell the DVLA, and anyone that doesn’t risks a huge fine, or even being taken to court.

"It is easy to think some of these details, like a change of address, are insignificant and therefore forget to notify them, but there could be serious and expensive consequences. If you are registered as the official keeper of a car, you have the responsibility for official communications with the police, the DVLA and your insurer.

"If you need to check if you need to get in touch with the DVLA to notify them of anything, go to their website.” Drivers must provide driver details or furnish information and report changes to eyesight, medical conditions, a change to name or gender and if a vehicle is not in use or off road.

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"Car modifications and a change of address must also be reported. The vehicle logbook and driving license must always be up to date, whether permanent or temporary, and can be changed online. Drivers can be fined up to £1000 if they do not tell DVLA of an address change."

Rom Preston-Ellis