Seven changes drivers MUST declare to the DVLA – or face of a fine of up to £1,000

YOU could be fined if you don't declare any of these seven changes with the DVLA.

Driving with a valid license and an insured vehicle are two of the obvious laws you need to follow on the road.

Failing to do so can result in court fines and dangerous accidents.

But there are several more changes that you must notify the DVLA about.

In most cases you will also need to update your insurer too.

If your residential address and license address do not match you could be hit with a £1,000 fine if caught by police. And your insurance premiums could skyrocket.

That's because factors like your postcode can affect your insurance premiums.

Joshua Hughes, head of complex injury at law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp said sudden health changes are one of the most important updates a driver should report.

Hughes said: "As a personal injury lawyer I see the horrific results when things go wrong on the roads.

"From my experience I'd say the one issue the DVLA could do more to reduce accidents is how they deal with medical conditions which affect people's ability to drive.

"Currently the system relies on drivers to self-report and this creates too much leeway, as many will downplay their condition - It's human nature to do this."

He added: "Greater emphasis on independent health assessments and a wider role for treating clinicians in sharing information about medical conditions would enable greater scrutiny and corroboration of who is allowed to drive on our roads.

"Taking this further, additional driving assessments could provide a very practical method for more accurately assessing an individual’s suitability to retain their license. This would help ensure a more robust approach to who is licensed to drive."

As the new laws are announced for using a phone at the wheel, the SunOnline took a look into other facts that could catch you out.

1. A change of address

You must update your driving license, vehicle log book and other details when you move home. If you don't, you could face a fine of up to £1,000.

You don't need to tell the DVLA if you move temporarily, for example you're at university, if it can still contact you at your permanent address.

2. Changes to your vehicle

You need to tell the DVLA if you have sold, transferred or bought a vehicle.

You can use an for this which will update the government's database immediately.