Check your license
Martin Lewis has warned people who passed their driving test before 2014 that they could be at risk of a £1,000 fine if they’re not careful.
The Money Saving Expert explained in his latest newsletter how Brits could save pennies by going through their wallet.
One of his big warnings was around people’s driving licenses, with millions at risk of them expiring without them realising – and if caught out it could leave you majorly out of pocket.
Lewis said that more than two million Brits may need to renew their driving licence as they run out every 10 years. So, anyone who got their last license before 2014 is at risk of getting caught and fined for driving with an expired licence.
It’s not just current drivers who could be caught out by this either, with the the DVLA telling Lewis that this would also include those who were no longer behind the wheel.
The Money Saving Expert explained that it was a £14 fee to get a new driving licence, or £17 if you do it by post.
He urged Brits to make sure they are aware of when their licence expires – if it hasn’t already – and get on renewing immediately if it was becoming a problem.
To find out if your license is in date, look at the ‘4b expiry label’ in the corner.
Some of Lewis’ other wallet-based advice included the potential for free money for some people who end up getting a new debit card from their bank, and seeing if you can get a railcard for free through the bank.
It’s not just money and cards that people keep in their wallet, with Lewis reminding people to check the expiry date on any condoms they may keep in their as well. An accidental pregnancy is certainly not conducive with saving money.
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