The areas with the 'worst' drivers as DVLA revokes 140,000 driving licences DVLA data has revealed that over 140,000 UK driving licence holders are currently barred from the road. The agency has also warned motorists about updating their address details after a house move Many drivers are currently banned from the roads [stock image] (Image: South_agency via Getty Images ) Data from the DVLA has shown that over 140,000 UK driving licence holders are currently under a ban, which equates to one in every 374 drivers. There are numerous reasons why drivers may find themselves prohibited from the road, including accruing 12 or more points on their licence. ‌ Serious driving offences, such as dangerous or reckless driving, can also lead to a ban. Article continues below The length of a driving ban depends on the offence and can range from six months to two years or even longer. In some instances, drivers must retake their test before they're legally permitted to drive again. Dayinsure, an online provider of temporary car insurance, submitted a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA to discover which areas have the highest proportion of banned drivers. ‌ This data was then compared with the number of licence holders to identify where drivers are most likely to be disqualified, reports the Mirror. The top 10 UK hotspots for banned drivers are:. 1. Liverpool – 1 in 210 drivers banned (3,154 people) ‌ 2. Bradford – 1 in 210 drivers banned (2,159 people) 3. Teesside – 1 in 213 drivers banned (2,207 people) 4. Llandudno – 1 in 244 drivers banned (1,737 people) ‌ 5. Wakefield – 1 in 248 drivers banned (1,691 people) 6. Blackburn – 1 in 251 drivers banned (1,577 people) 7. Leeds – 1 in 253 drivers banned (2,457 people) ‌ 8. Oldham – 1 in 254 drivers banned (1,470 people) 9. Sunderland – 1 in 255 drivers banned (713 people) Halifax has been highlighted as having 1 in 264 drivers banned, with a total of 485 people facing disqualification. ‌ Nicholas Shaw, the managing director at Dayinsure, voiced his concerns regarding driving standards, commenting: "While the vast majority of UK motorists comply with the law, it is still alarming to see that so many motorists have been disqualified from driving due to dangerous and careless driving." He stressed the importance of vigilance on the roads, saying: "The data highlights how vital it is for motorists to take extra care and attention when driving, as you never know what other road users might be doing – you sadly cannot just assume that others will drive as carefully as you would." Shaw also advised drivers to ensure they have adequate insurance coverage: "Our final piece of advice would be to ensure that you are fully insured in case the worst comes to worst and you are involved in an accident." Article continues below In addition, the DVLA has issued a warning about the consequences of not updating your address after moving home. Motorists who fail to inform the agency of their new address could face a fine of up to £1,000. The DVLA's recent announcement, shared via X, reminded drivers of the necessity of updating their address details swiftly. The message began with a congratulatory note for those who have moved to a new home, "New home? Congratulations!" but quickly followed with a reminder: "Don't forget, you can use our online service to tell us you've moved."