The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has advised older drivers of the different driving licence renewal rules that come into force once you hit 70. They said: "Are you 70 or over and due to renew your driving licence? Previously, they had warned older drivers: “You need to renew your licence every 3 years after you turn 70. Are you 70 or over and due to renew your driving licence? A DVLA spokeswoman said: “We encourage customers to use GOV.UK as applying online is the quickest and cheapest way to renew their photocard driving licence.