Post by stevegbr on Aug 26, 2014 14:00:50 GMT
some of you might already know about this, just thought i would put this up to remind members.
Change in the law for UK car tax discs coming into effect from October 1st
From October 1st 2014, paper tax discs will be made redundant; replaced instead with a new electronic system that is being introduced by the DVLA.
Anyone still using a paper tax disc after this date will be breaking the law. Instead, vehicle owners will be required to register their car either at a Post Office branch or on the DVLA website, with all vehicle tax details to be stored electronically.
The new ruling was announced in the Autumn Statement last year, and failure to comply could lead to fines for car owners. Enforcement cameras will be present on the roads, using number plate recognition to establish whether or not a vehicle is taxed. If the correct tax has not been paid, the details of the vehicle's registered keeper will be passed to the DVLA, who will issue a fine.
Drivers can check whether or not their vehicle is registered at the Vehicle enquiry website, and will continue to receive renewal reminders when their tax is about to expire.
The most likely to be affected by the new regulations are those who are buying and selling cars. While unexpired tax discs are currently transferred with the sale of a vehicle, this will not be the case as of October 1st. For many car buyers, a tax disc with an expiry date months down the line is a current consideration when choosing a new vehicle: however, the new ruling will mean that they will have to tax the vehicle immediately after purchase, or run the risk of being caught driving an untaxed vehicle.
Philip Hankinson, director of the UK’s leading tyre distributor; Tyre Giant says of the change, "The new ruling has a huge impact on those buying and selling cars, as vehicle tax cannot be transferred to the new owner. It is important that all car owners register their details and pay their tax via the new system to avoid being hit with hefty fines."
This does not mean, however, that those selling a vehicle will lose out. If a vehicle is sold with unexpired tax, the seller will automatically receive a refund for all full calendar months remaining when the change of ownership document has been sent to the DVLA and processed.
The aim of the new tax laws is to streamline services, with predictions that the change will also save UK businesses millions of pounds in administrative costs every year.
Change in the law for UK car tax discs coming into effect from October 1st
From October 1st 2014, paper tax discs will be made redundant; replaced instead with a new electronic system that is being introduced by the DVLA.
Anyone still using a paper tax disc after this date will be breaking the law. Instead, vehicle owners will be required to register their car either at a Post Office branch or on the DVLA website, with all vehicle tax details to be stored electronically.
The new ruling was announced in the Autumn Statement last year, and failure to comply could lead to fines for car owners. Enforcement cameras will be present on the roads, using number plate recognition to establish whether or not a vehicle is taxed. If the correct tax has not been paid, the details of the vehicle's registered keeper will be passed to the DVLA, who will issue a fine.
Drivers can check whether or not their vehicle is registered at the Vehicle enquiry website, and will continue to receive renewal reminders when their tax is about to expire.
The most likely to be affected by the new regulations are those who are buying and selling cars. While unexpired tax discs are currently transferred with the sale of a vehicle, this will not be the case as of October 1st. For many car buyers, a tax disc with an expiry date months down the line is a current consideration when choosing a new vehicle: however, the new ruling will mean that they will have to tax the vehicle immediately after purchase, or run the risk of being caught driving an untaxed vehicle.
Philip Hankinson, director of the UK’s leading tyre distributor; Tyre Giant says of the change, "The new ruling has a huge impact on those buying and selling cars, as vehicle tax cannot be transferred to the new owner. It is important that all car owners register their details and pay their tax via the new system to avoid being hit with hefty fines."
This does not mean, however, that those selling a vehicle will lose out. If a vehicle is sold with unexpired tax, the seller will automatically receive a refund for all full calendar months remaining when the change of ownership document has been sent to the DVLA and processed.
The aim of the new tax laws is to streamline services, with predictions that the change will also save UK businesses millions of pounds in administrative costs every year.
