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I have just received a demand from the DVLA for £20 to renew my driving licence photograph as it "will shortly reach its expiry date". I have held a licence for 52 years and have never been asked for a new photograph in all that time. Is this some con-trick?

Asked on 21 August 2010 by CH, Llantrisant

Answered by Honest John
You have to renew the photo on a photocard driving licence every 10 years because you do not look the same as you did 10 years ago. That has always been the case with photocard licences.
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