Do I have to renew at 70 even if I just renewed my licence?

My current driving licence is due for renewal in December 2020. When I renew it then I will be 68. I reach my 70th birthday in February 2022, just 14 months later. Will I still have to renew it again then?

Asked on 20 July 2020 by Dave Turner

Answered by Georgia Petrie

Yes, renewing at 70 is renewing your entitlement to drive, not just the licence itself.

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