DVLA Urges Drivers to Renew Expired Licenses
Reg Plates ArticleDVLA Urges Drivers to Renew Expired Licenses
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is reminding motorists who passed their driving test before 2014 to check the validity of their licenses. Drivers with photocard licenses issued prior to 2014 must renew them every ten years to ensure the image remains an accurate representation of the holder. Failure to adhere to this requirement could result in a fine of up to £1,000.
The DVLA's renewed focus on license renewals stems from concerns that a significant number of drivers may be unaware of the ten-year renewal period. This could be particularly prevalent among older drivers who may not have been actively driving for an extended period.
To verify the validity of their licenses, drivers can check the expiration date printed on the photocard. If the license has expired, it must be renewed promptly to avoid legal repercussions. The renewal process can be completed online or by mail.
The DVLA's reminder serves as a crucial step in ensuring road safety and maintaining accurate driver records. By encouraging timely license renewals, the DVLA aims to prevent potential complications and uphold the integrity of the driving license system.
Car Number Plate Thefts on the Rise in Bedford
Bedford Police are urging residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of car number plate thefts across the town.
Officers have received reports of several incidents in recent weeks, with thieves targeting vehicles parked in a variety of locations, including residential streets, car parks, and supermarket forecourts.
Police believe the thieves are stealing the number plates to use on other vehicles, either to avoid detection while committing crimes or to disguise the identity of a stolen car.
Inspector David Jones said:
"We are aware of a number of car number plate thefts across Bedford in recent weeks and we are urging residents to be vigilant.
"Please make sure your car number plates are securely attached to your vehicle and consider using anti-theft screws or other security measures.
"If you see anyone acting suspiciously around parked cars, please report it to the police immediately."
Here are some tips to help prevent car number plate theft:
Park your car in a well-lit area.
If possible, park your car in a garage or behind a locked gate.
Use anti-theft screws or other security measures to attach your number plates to your vehicle.
Be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
If you have had your car number plates stolen, please report it to the police immediately.
You can also report crime online or by calling 101.
Bedford Police are committed to tackling car number plate theft and are working to identify and apprehend those responsible.
More Britons are personalizing their car number plates than ever before, according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). In the past year, the Treasury made a record total of £102 million — £15 million more than 2014-2015 from an estimated 335,000 registration plates purchased by drivers in the U.K.
The DVLA started selling personalised number plates in 1990, with just 77,745 purchased between 1995-96 — four times less than today. At present, the DVLA boasts 47 million plates on offer to drivers across the country, which can be bought online or at auctions.
The DVLA says almost 335,000 registrations were sold in the last year – more than four times the figure in the mid-Nineties.
A spokesman for the AA welcomed the news, saying: “It puts a smile on people’s faces and raises money for the exchequer – what’s there to complain about?
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