my uk car tax ran out today will i still get fined by the dvla even if i buy it first thing tomorrow?

Answer 1

I think you have a month to pay before you get a fine...........but pay quick or it goes up.....................

David Jamieson, Minister for Transport explains how with your help, the new car tax law will make the roads safer for everyone:
The Government has introduced new car tax rules that now apply. The rules are good news for everyone, as they will result in safer roads and help the police in the fight against car crime.

Previously, motorists driving without a valid tax disc had to be spotted on the roads to be subject to a penalty. But from 1 January 2004, keepers of vehicles who have not paid their tax within the month will be identified from the DVLA computer database and will automatically receive an £80 penalty. This is reduced to £40 if paid within 28 days; but determined offenders could be faced with prosecution and a minimum £1000 fine.

The changes mean that for the first time the registered keeper of the vehicle is now legally responsible for taxing it. If they don't tax their vehicle, or fail to inform the DVLA that the vehicle is off-road or has had a change of keeper, then they will be liable for the £80 penalty - even if the vehicle belongs to someone else.

The law-abiding motorist won't need to do anything differently, except ensure they continue to keep their car tax up to date and inform the DVLA if the car is sold, scrapped or off the road.

Whilst the new rules require the law-abiding motorist to do very little differently, the rules will have a massive impact on road safety.

It will crack down on 'vehicle cheats', who don't tax their vehicles, many of whom also drive without insurance or an MOT. Registered keepers of vehicles will no longer be able to avoid buying their tax disc. Currently there are about 1.75 million untaxed cars on our roads. As you need an MOT (for vehicles over 3 years old) and insurance certificate to purchase a tax disc this measure will not only cut the number of untaxed cars - it will also cut the number of unsafe and illegal vehicles on our roads.

As well as increasing road safety the measures will also assist the police by improving the traceability of vehicles. As vehicle keepers will remain liable for automatic penalties if their car tax goes unpaid they will be more likely to inform the DVLA of a change of keeper. This will result in the DVLA having a much more accurate record of vehicle keepers which in turn will make it much easier for the police to trace individuals involved in car crimes - both criminals and victims. This is a key factor in reducing car crime. For example, if the police need to trace the culprit of a hit-and-run accident, they can quickly consult the DVLA database. The new measures mean the DVLA's records will be more up to date making it easier to trace the registered owner of the vehicle.

The measures also improve police efficiency as penalties are automatically issued from the DVLA database.

So help us make your streets safer: remember to keep your tax up to date and inform the DVLA if you sell, export or scrap it. You also must make a SORN (Statuary Off Road Notification) declaration, if it's not taxed and off the public road for any length of time.

For more information please log on to the web site www.dvla.gov.uk or call 0870 240 0010.

Answer 2

To avoid a penalty fine from the DVLA you will need to purchase a new tax disc (or vehicle excise duty) before the end of the month. The tax disc will be back dated because you are legally obliged to tell the DVLA if there has been a delay in the purchase of a new tax disc.

To avoid a penalty fine from the Police or Traffic Wardens, you will need to have a valid tax disc displayed on the vehicle. Unless your vehicle is parked on private land, you are liable to receive an immediate £30 fine from the Police/Traffic Wardens.

Answer 3

No, you have about a week grace period, you could buy it right now on the DVLA website, All you need is the usual docs and a debit or credit card.
Go here;
http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/

Answer 4

No

You will only get fines if after a month you have not renewed it
BUT
It is an offence to use your car on a public higway without tax
If you are not renewing it send SORN to DVLA

Answer 5

no it still takes a few days for the dvla to issue a fine notice but get it asap

Answer 6

No but get it right away to avoid the automatic £80 fine. It takes a few ys to register but once it does you'll just get fined no matter whether you buy a new tax disc.

Answer 7

If its on a driveway they give you a certain leaway top declare it off road, but the money grabbing Bas***d's will do anything to squeeze more money out of you if they can, so don't give them the chance.

and don't listen to this tax dodger crap either, there is no such thing in Britain, just decent people trying to hold on to whats theirs before it gets stolen from them by the government and their thugs also known as Police.

Answer 8

Technically you should have organised this before now BUT I don't think for one minute they will fine you for a few hours...there used to be 7 days grace on tax, but not any more

Answer 9

Mine runs out tomorrow too and i bought it online at lunch. I haven't got a disk though yet as it is posted to you but am just going to carry round the PC print outs in case i got stopped. It was really easy to do as well.

Answer 10

No (you are not allowed to drive the vehicle on the road with out tax). You can only be fined if caught driving the vehicle with out tax so don't drive it until you pay your tax.