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In Great Britain, how often is a driver under the age of 70 legally required to renew the photograph on their standard photocard driving licence?

  1. A
    Every 3 years
  2. B
    Every 5 years
  3. Every 10 yearsAnswer
  4. D
    Only when updating personal details such as a name or address

Answer

Every 10 years
Under UK driver licensing regulations, photocard driving licences for drivers under the age of 70 must have their photograph renewed every 10 years. This ensures the photograph remains an accurate, identifiable likeness of the licence holder.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the statutory requirement for photocard driving licence validity in Great Britain.
Photocard driving licences must be updated periodically so that the driver's photograph remains an up-to-date likeness.
The DVLA issues photocard licences with an expiration date on the photograph (line 4b on the photocard) to maintain security and proper identity verification.
2
Apply the standard age threshold rules for photocard renewal.
For drivers under 70 years old, the statutory photocard renewal interval is every 10 years.
Drivers aged 70 and over must renew their driving licence every 3 years, whereas standard photocard updates prior to 70 occur on a 10-year cycle.

Key Concept

Photocard driving licence validity and statutory renewal intervals
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