New Car Tax Rules & You
Car tax discs are being scrapped on 1st October when you can remove it from your windscreen and throw it away!
However, some very important new rules kick in on the same date which you MUST obey if you want to avoid a massive fine:
You DO still need to tax your vehicle: the DVLA will store details electronically and number plate recognition cameras will identify anyone driving without valid tax.
You can pay by Direct Debit from 1st November, and you'll keep paying until you tell the DVLA you no longer have your vehicle. You can choose to pay monthly, annually or bi-annually but you'll pay 5% more if you spread the cost.
Selling your car? You MUST tell the DVLA straight away or you could be hit with an £80+ fine (it could rise to £1,000). You'll also remain responsible for taxing a vehicle you no longer own and have to pay any fines the buyer gets!
You can't sell your tax disc with your car after the 1st October. Instead, you'll get an automatic refund on any full months remaining and the seller will have to register for vehicle tax themselves.
Buying a car? You MUST tell the DVLA before you drive it (online or via their hotline) or your insurance will be invalid and you could be fined £80 too.
You DO still need to keep your MoT disc if you live in Northern Ireland.
You can tax or SORN your vehicle online or by phone (there's a 24/7 hotline) but be careful of fakes, go direct to the Gov.UK website.
Car tax discs are being scrapped on 1st October when you can remove it from your windscreen and throw it away!
However, some very important new rules kick in on the same date which you MUST obey if you want to avoid a massive fine:
You DO still need to tax your vehicle: the DVLA will store details electronically and number plate recognition cameras will identify anyone driving without valid tax.
You can pay by Direct Debit from 1st November, and you'll keep paying until you tell the DVLA you no longer have your vehicle. You can choose to pay monthly, annually or bi-annually but you'll pay 5% more if you spread the cost.
Selling your car? You MUST tell the DVLA straight away or you could be hit with an £80+ fine (it could rise to £1,000). You'll also remain responsible for taxing a vehicle you no longer own and have to pay any fines the buyer gets!
You can't sell your tax disc with your car after the 1st October. Instead, you'll get an automatic refund on any full months remaining and the seller will have to register for vehicle tax themselves.
Buying a car? You MUST tell the DVLA before you drive it (online or via their hotline) or your insurance will be invalid and you could be fined £80 too.
You DO still need to keep your MoT disc if you live in Northern Ireland.
You can tax or SORN your vehicle online or by phone (there's a 24/7 hotline) but be careful of fakes, go direct to the Gov.UK website.