Drivers told to get in touch with DVLA or risk six points on licence

Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk have named seven fines motorists could incur if they don’t declare certain information as the registered keeper of a vehicle.

Drivers have been warned to tell the DVLA of certain updates to avoid hefty fines and penalties. Motoring experts at Quotezone.co.uk have named seven fines motorists could incur if they don’t declare certain information as the registered keeper of a vehicle.

There are a range of things that the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency need to be notified of, including common medical conditions and address or name changes. Penalties for not doing so are serious and could set drivers back up to £1000 and six points on their license.

Greg Wilson, Founder and CEO of Quotezone.co.uk said: “Motorists should always keep the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency up to date with any changes. There are a few things that car owners must tell the DVLA, and anyone that doesn’t risks a huge fine, or even being taken to court.

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“It is easy to think some of these details, like a change of address, are insignificant and therefore forget to notify them, but there could be serious and expensive consequences. If you are registered as the official keeper of a car, you have the responsibility for official communications with the police, the DVLA and your insurer.

“If you need to check if you need to get in touch with the DVLA to notify them of anything, go to their website.” Drivers must provide driver details or furnish information and report changes to eyesight, medical conditons, a change to name or gender and if a vehicle is not in use or off road.

Car modifications and a change of address must also be reported. The vehicle logbook and driving license must always be up to date, whether permanent or temporary, and can be changed online. Drivers can be fined up to £1000 if they do not tell DVLA of an address change.