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Motorists could also be hit with six penalty points

Some motorists are being urged to update their driving licences in a new update from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency . The

is the Government department that issues driving licences and monitors all drivers. All UK driving licence holders are required to have the correct address registered to their documentation. guidance states: 'You must update your driving licence, vehicle log book , Direct Debit for vehicle tax and other details when you move home. You do not need to tell us if you move temporarily if we can still contact you at your permanent address.' In a new post on X, formerly Twitter , on Thursday

said: 'If you’ve changed address, update your driving licence details and vehicle log book with online. It’s quick and easy', before adding this link where people can do so online. You can still drive while you wait for your new documents to be sent to you. A licence with incorrect information on it is considered invalid, and if a driver with such a licence was to be stopped by police, this could result in a fine of up to £1,000 and as many as six penalty points.

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