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Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has urged Britons to check their driving licences or risk a \u201chefty\u201d fine.<\/p>\n
Driver’s licenses typically have a 10-year expiration, and according to MSE, there are presently over two million people with an expired license.<\/p>\n
In the latest edition of the\u00a0MoneySavingExpert.com\u00a0newsletter, Mr Lewis shared a \u201cfive-min financial fitness class to gain pounds – \u00a3100s of ’em\u201d challenge for people to check the cards they carry in their purses or wallets.<\/p>\n
Writing about driving licences, the financial journalist said: \u201cHas your photo driving licence expired? Two million have. They usually expire after 10 years – so check its SECTION 4B to see.\u201d (sic)<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cOur driving licence\u00a0check guide\u00a0has full info on how to renew safely and cheaply and avoid a hefty fine.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Martin Lewis tip for smart meter customer stuck in \u2018dumb mode\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n A few dates are printed on the front of the photocard, such as a person\u2019s date of birth and the date the specific licence was issued.<\/p>\n The expiration date of the licence is printed next to \u201c4b\u201d, just above the 16-character code driving licence number.<\/p>\n Those who need to renew their licence can apply online at\u00a0GOV.UK\u00a0for a fee of \u00a314, provided they have a valid UK passport.<\/p>\n The price increases to \u00a317 for those opting to renew via post. People can pick up an application, referred to as a \u201cD1\u201d, from most post offices as well as from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> The renewed licence will take between one to three weeks to arrive, depending on which option a person chooses to apply for it. It\u2019s quicker (one week) to renew it online.<\/p>\n Anyone caught carrying an expired licence could face a fine of \u00a31,000, making it vital people make the check.<\/p>\n From cashback apps and digital coupons to up to lost Oyster card savings, Mr Lewis suggested a number of other ways people can make a saving.<\/p>\n Mr Lewis wrote: \u201cTravel in London? Are you due a share of \u00a3500million in unclaimed Oyster or contactless card credit? There’s over \u00a3500million of unclaimed credit on old Oyster cards.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cPlus if you paid via Oyster or contactless and failed to touch your card at the journey’s end, or were delayed 15 minutes by Tube, you may be due money too.\u201d<\/p>\n People can find out the balance on their Oyster card by registering it online or using a tube station ticket machine. They can then request a refund online, by phone, post, email, at a station or via the ticket machine.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/23\/590x\/secondary\/Martin-Lewis-driving-licence-dvla-savings-money-saving-expert-newsletter-4994448.jpg?r=1696438084031\")
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