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Outdated Licences Could Cost Drivers Up to £1,000

3/17/2026

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Direct Line motor insurance reports that outdated licence details risk fines for drivers, based on a survey of 2,000 adults.
Eight percent of motorists aged 18–27 reported incorrect addresses, and four percent had inaccurate titles.
Older drivers were more likely to have updated information.
Those with outdated details face penalties, including fines up to £1,000 and invalidated insurance, and Direct Line urges drivers to verify and update their licence information promptly.

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Story summary

Direct Line motor insurance reports that outdated licence details risk fines for drivers, based on a survey of 2,000 adults.
Eight percent of motorists aged 18–27 reported incorrect addresses, and four percent had inaccurate titles.
Older drivers were more likely to have updated information.
Those with outdated details face penalties, including fines up to £1,000 and invalidated insurance, and Direct Line urges drivers to verify and update their licence information promptly.