The cost of applying for or renewing a driving licence will fall from the end of this month, the Government has announced.
The changes were announced jointly by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry, who claim the move will save drivers up to £150million over the next decade.
Obtaining a provisional driving licence will now cost £34 online, or £43 via post, down from the current £50, while the cost of renewing a photocard driving licence will fall from the current £20 to £14 online, or £17 for postal renewals. Businesses who use driver tachograph cards will also benefit from the new pricing structure, with the cost of cards falling by £6 to a new fee of £32.
"Giving savings back to the taxpayer is a key element in this government's drive for a stronger economy and a fairer society,” said Mr Alexander.
"The cost of driving, especially for young drivers, can be significant and we are committed to cutting costs where we can,” added Ms Perry.
Cost-cutting measures at the DVLA have been credited with enabling the fee reduction, and reductions for other services are still under consideration. The DVLA receives around a million ‘first licence’ applications each year, with over three-quarters of applicants falling into the 17-24 year old age group, while an addition 2.1million photocard licences are renewed annually.
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