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Drivers throughout the UK have been warned they could face penalties of up to £1,000 for failing to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about one essential requirement. Up to 14 million Britons risk violating this rule and could potentially lose their driving licences entirely. Tina Patel, a contact lens optician at Feel Good Contacts , has cautioned that motorists who require spectacles must tell the DVLA they need vision correction to drive. As reported by Express.co.uk , they must also make certain they wear their glasses whilst operating a vehicle. She explained: "Motorists that require eyesight correction to drive and have the '01' code on the rear of their licence need to be careful. "If they are caught behind the wheel without wearing their glasses or contact lenses, they could face severe penalties. Fines of up to £1,000 can be implemented on the spot and you may receive three points on your license for failing to wear your specs, or you could even end up having your licence revoked altogether for breaking the Highway Code . "What's more, your insurance could be invalidated if you find yourself having to make a claim." Motorists must also inform the DVLA should their eyesight worsen. She continued: "You must notify the DVLA if there are any changes in your eyesight, so they can update your licence with an '01' code. "Worryingly, in a recent survey by Feel Good Contacts, more than a third (35 per cent) of drivers that require glasses or contact lenses when driving have not declared this to the DVLA. "If you fail to keep your driving licence updated, you face a separate fine of up to £1,000, the same applies to an expired photo or change of address." According to rule 92 of the Highway Code : Tina recommended the following to maintain optimal eye health whilst driving
