Expired driving licences automatically extended by 11 months

THE government has issued an extension to photocard driving licences or entitlement to drive that expires between 1 February and 31st December 2020. Affected licences have now been extended for eleven months from the date of expiry.

The change is automatically taking place, with the extension being added to applicable licences in the same way as cars MOTs were extended at the beginning of the year. This means drivers do not need to renew their licence until they receive an official reminder prior to their extension date expiring.

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DVLA Chief Executive Julie Lennard said

“Being able to drive is a lifeline for millions of people and this further extension will ensure that in these continued uncertain times, drivers don’t need to worry about the admin or the associated costs with renewing their licences.

“The temporary extension is automatic, and drivers do not need to do anything. Drivers who have already applied to renew their photocard driving licence or entitlement to drive can usually carry on driving while we process their application, providing they have not been told by their doctor or optician that they should not drive.”

The change only applies to the full UK driving licence and not provisional driving licences. If a driver applies to DVLA to renew their photocard or their entitlement, they can continue to drive while DVLA is considering their application, providing they have not been told by their doctor or optician that they should not drive. To find out more information, head to: gov.uk