Drivers born between these years given new licence warning

Younger motorists are most at risk of facing a £1,000 penalty due to outdated personal information on their driving licence, according to fresh research. A survey of 2,000 UK adults commissioned by Direct Line motor insurance revealed that 8% of drivers aged 18-27 admitted their licence displayed an incorrect address.

An identical proportion confessed to holding an expired licence, whilst 4% acknowledged their title – such as Mr, Mrs, Ms – was inaccurate. Direct Line highlighted a “significant gap in compliance and awareness” among younger motorists when compared with their older counterparts.

Those aged 60 and above demonstrated the highest levels of accuracy regarding their licence details. Drivers with incorrect information on their licence reported this had been the situation for approximately two years on average.

Motorists discovered with outdated or inaccurate details on their UK licence risk receiving up to six penalty points, having their insurance invalidated and facing fines reaching £1,000.

Matt Pernet, head of motor at Direct Line, said: “Motorists are legally required to inform the DVLA of any change of name, address or of any medical condition that could affect their ability to drive safely.

“However, our research shows that millions of drivers could have out-of-date information, meaning they would be breaking the terms of their licence.

“Incorrect information on a driving licence can result in a substantial fine and could also impact your insurance.

“We strongly urge motorists to check that their licence details are accurate and to update any personal information as soon as possible if it changes.”

The survey was conducted by research company Opinium in December 2025.