The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) is urging motorists to ensure the timely renewal of their roadworthy certificates and driver’s licenses.
In a statement released on January 23, 2024, the DVLA emphasized that individuals holding driver’s licenses and those owning vehicles must renew their licenses and roadworthy certificates by their respective expiry dates, or face delinquency charges.
The DVLA highlighted that failure to renew licenses and roadworthy certificates in a timely manner, as indicated on the documents, will result in the imposition of appropriate delinquency charges, in accordance with the Fees and Charges Instrument 2015 (L.1.2220).
To accommodate those with vehicles not in use within the specified validity period for roadworthiness, the DVLA advised such motorists to apply to the Licensing Authority for the cancellation of the Vehicle Registration Certificate.
The statement noted that Regulation 15 (1) of the L.I 2180 stipulates 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.”
