Most motorists over 70 are now choosing to go online and complete their three-year driving licence renewals, new DVLA figures show.
Almost two in three drivers aged over 70 now renew online – with a 41 percent jump in the over-90s renewing online in just five years.
Last year was the first time more than half of people aged 70 or over renewed online.
“Decided to apply online,” said one motorist in feedback provided to the DVLA.
“Not being great on the computer, I found the process easy to follow and execute.”
Another reported “no complications in completing the application, and the new licence arrived within a few days”.
The DVLA says driving licences are usually issued within five days when renewing online: postal applications can take up to six weeks.
Motorists are legally required to renew their driving licence at 70 and then, at most, every three years after this.
‘Quick and easy’
“The sharp increase in online renewals since 2016 is testament to how quick and easy this process is,” said roads minister Baroness Vere.
DVLA chief executive Julie Lennard said the online service “will always be the quickest and simplest way to renew a driving licence – whatever your age.
“With more and more licence holders aged 70 and over choosing to renew online, these figures demonstrate just how convenient our online service is.”
Figures show that, last year, almost 820,000 drivers aged 70-79 chose to renew online, as did over 10,000 drivers aged 90-99.
There were also 71 motorists aged 100-plus renewing online – up from 25 in 2016.
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