Elderly motorists have been warned that they might struggle to secure due to age caps set by some insurers - which could effectively ban them from driving despite no such legal restrictions in the UK.

Connor Campbell from Independent Advisor Car Insurance explained: "Legally, there is no maximum age limit for car insurance as long as you're still fit and healthy enough to drive. So in your 70s and beyond, there will be a car insurance policy out there that will allow you to maintain your independence and stay on the road.

"You may have slightly less choice, however. While most car insurance providers don't impose an age limit on their policies, some do. This will normally be between 70 and 80 years of age."

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Compare the Market has also sounded the alarm over insurers' arbitrary age ceilings, stating: "No, although some providers impose their own maximum age limit.

"As long as you're medically fit to drive, you'll be able to find car insurance with no upper age limit."

Dial Direct has confirmed as well: "Although there is not an official maximum age at which you cannot get insured, insurance providers will set their own age limits for which they are willing to offer car insurance.

"This limit will vary between insurance providers so make sure you check with your own individual insurance providers so that you can get covered."

Money-saving expert has also offered advice to drivers who are 70 or older, reports .

The expert behind Money Saving Expert, a go-to resource famously established by the and personality, has issued a warning to senior drivers.

"Is there a maximum age for car insurance? Not legally, but some insurers will set their own limits on who they will cover.

"So you may want to check with your insurer on this," the experts at MSE have advised on their website.