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DVLA alert for motorists planning to do thisThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has issued an alert to driversCommentsLifestyleRory Poulter07:01, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has delivered a stern caution to motorists(Image: demaerre via Getty Images)Millions of motorists have been urged to shred and dispose of a crucial document - or face penalties and significant administrative troubles.‌The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has delivered a stern caution to motorists: if you're selling your motor privately, you must immediately destroy the majority of your log book once you've completed the online sale. The advisory focuses on the V5C registration certificate - widely referred to as the log book - which establishes who bears legal responsibility for a vehicle.‌View 2 ImagesMillions of motorists have been urged to shred and dispose of a crucial document(Image: dragana991 via Getty Images)‌According to official instructions, sellers must:Hand the purchaser the green 'new keeper' slip (V5C/2)Report the sale online through GOV.UKDestroy the remainder of the log book without delayNeglect these procedures and you might remain liable for parking charges, speeding penalties or vehicle tax, despite having already surrendered the keys.‌Content cannot be displayed without consentMillions facing expensive blunderThe caution carries far-reaching consequences given the enormous volume of car transactions across Britain.Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reveals that approximately 7.8 million second-hand cars were traded in the UK during 2025.‌This equates to:150,000 vehicles changing ownership weeklyOver 21,000 each dayWith such substantial figures, even a modest percentage of drivers making errors could leave hundreds of thousands vulnerable to sanctions.‌Why destruction is essentialThe DVLA's directive aims to combat fraud and eliminate any ambiguity regarding ownership.Once...