DVLA sends out warning to Scots drivers who passed their driving test before 2015
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CAR CHECK DVLA sends out warning to Scots drivers who passed their driving test before 2015
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THE DVLA is urging drivers to make sure their licence does not expire.
Motorists should renew their cards every ten years, meaning road users who passed their test before 2015 should check.
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The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) wrote on X: "Due to renew your driving licence? Do it online. It's easy, quick and secure to renew on gov.uk."
However if you are over 70 your driving license will need to be renewed every three years.
It costs £14 when you apply online.
To renew the license, you must be a UK resident and must not be disqualified.
Elsewhere the DVLA has issued an urgent warning to motorists over a simple mistake that could cost thousands when buying a car.
Crooks are becoming increasingly wise to what is being posted online - using personal information to target individuals financially.
In a statement posted earlier this week, the driving authority cautioned drivers to be vigilant when sharing documents containing details of their identity online.
More specifically, sharing a V5C log book on social media could lead to identity theft, which could leave you thousands of pounds in debt.
These documents contain key information on a car such as the vehicle's registration and identity number, and engine specification.
But they also hold a plethora of information about owners.
Details such as a person's full name and address are enough to put them in serious risk.
The DVLA said: "Stay safe online – don't share photos of your V5C log book on social media or selling sites, as scammers can use them for identity theft."
This comes as the the driving authority warned driver last month about criminals' increasingly slick methods to steal personal and financial details — posing as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency through fake websites, texts and emails that look alarmingly legit.
Scams range from bogus tax refund promises to 'too good to be true' offers to wipe penalty points from your licence.
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