DANGERS OF HAVING AN EXPIRED LICENSE

Do you remember the last time you checked whether your driving license was valid? Many motorists, especially those who do not drive across counties, tend to forget to renew their driving licenses, and end up complicating their motor insurance claims in case of an accident. Reason being, it is very rare for a traffic police officer to ask for a license within estate roads. It’s always good practice to check when your license is about to expire, in order for you to renew it on time.

The need for a valid license becomes apparent as soon as you need to contact your insurer in regards to an accident. Insurance companies fail to pay your claim if it becomes evident that you did not have a valid driving license as at the time of the accident. In effect, you were driving illegally and you are not entitled to any cover under those circumstances.

Apart from messing up your insurance, driving with invalid incense can land you in jail. Before you talk to your insurer about a claim that has arisen because of an accident, you first need to deal with law enforcement agents. Whichever way you look at it, it is a bad idea to drive with an expired license.

This caution also applies to other people who may drive your car for whatever reason. Whether it is your spouse, your child or even a close relative, always ensure that their license is up to date before allowing them to take the driver’s seat. If for any reason an accident occurs when they are on the wheel, you will have an uphill task processing your claims.