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New Driver License Rules for Drivers 70 and Older Starting in August? Rumor that Won’t Die
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 23 – The DVLA confirms no penalties or mandatory tests exist for drivers over 70, who must renew their licences every three years, with no fee for renewal, Age UK said.
- Myth-Busting website Snopes debunked false claims of £1,000 fines and scheduled renewals, noting none of the projected rules took effect.
- No reputable news outlets reported any such legal changes, and Snopes used AI detectors to identify the reports as AI-generated.
- Renewal requires a health declaration rather than a road test, applicants submit details like National Insurance number, and Age UK confirms no fee applies.
- DVLA warns against unofficial renewal services, clarifying that licences for over-70s renew every three years.
- Reminders arrive 90 days before licence expiry and before the 70th birthday, and new health conditions can trigger driving capability assessments, DVLA confirms.
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