Drivers across the UK are being reminded that they must update the DVLA about certain circumstances or risk being punished.
There are seven critical updates that drivers must inform the DVLA of, in order to avoid any severe penalties, Leicestershire Live reports. Disclose driver details Anyone who is registered as a vehicle's legal owner, if it has been involved in an offence, will be charged with failing to disclose driver details if they don't identify the driver at the time of said offence.Changes to eyesight It's a legal requirement for drivers to tell the DVLA about any eyesight deterioration or visual impairments. According to regulations, drivers must be capable of reading a number plate from 20 metres.
Name or gender changes Drivers who do not notify the DVLA of a legal change in name or gender could face a £1,000 fine. Forgetting to do this is a legal violation, even though it's free to do so. Once this has been done, the vehicle must not be used and should be stored on private property, such as a driveway or garage; keeping it on a public road is illegal. If a SORN vehicle is driven, except for travelling to a pre-arranged MOT or testing appointment, the owner risks prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500.