The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has issued a reminder to motorists, urging them to renew their driver's licenses and roadworthy certificates.
In a statement released on January 23, 2024, the DVLA cautioned that failure to renew licenses and certificates before their expiry dates would result in delinquency charges.
“The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) wishes to remind its cherished customers of the need to renew their driver's licenses and roadworthy certificates when due.
Driver's license holders and vehicle owners who fail to renew their licenses and roadworthy certificates on or before the expiry dates as indicated on their documents shall be made to pay for the appropriate delinquency charges,” the statement read.
The DVLA also provided guidance for motorists whose vehicles may not be in use during the stipulated validity period for roadworthiness.
They advised such individuals to apply to the Licensing Authority to cancel the Vehicle Registration Certificate.
“DVLA further wishes to inform customers that Regulation 15 (1) of the L.I 2180 provides that ‘where a motor vehicle is not in use during the stipulated validity period for roadworthiness, a person may apply to the Licensing Authority to cancel the Vehicle Registration Certificate and issue the applicant with a Lay-Off Certificate.'
Vehicle owners are advised to take note of this regulation and comply when required,” the DVLA stated.