Must the DVLA send out driving licence renewal reminders?

James Foxall wrote that with driving licence renewal it is the responsibility of the driver to apply. Online I found that DVLA would send a reminder. Can you clarify please?

Asked on 6 April 2013 by CJ, Harfield

Answered by Honest John

It is the responsibility of the driver to renew the licence whether the DVLA sends a reminder or not. The DVLA will usually send a reminder out of courtesy, but is not under any legal obligation to.

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