3million drivers risk 6 points, £1,000 fine and ban over licence mistake

NewsUK NewsMotorsThe DVLA says there is 'no grace period'10:40, 11 Aug 2026You can be prosecuted and even banned from the roadMore than 3million UK drivers admit to driving with an expired licence, according to new research from Confused.com, and over half were aware that their licence had expired when they got behind the wheel.‌If a driver is caught with an out of date or incorrect driving licence, they could be at risk of a fine up to £1,000, as well as up to six penalty points on their licence . In some cases, repeat offenders could also be banned from driving altogether, with the potential of prosecution.‌Despite the severe consequences, millions of drivers say they don’t know when their licence expires or how to renew it. Not only is this illegal, but it can lead to further financial