Mobility Car Rules - is this genuine?

simpywimpy

what about in the case of a parent who needs access to transport at short notice if for example, the disabled child/person needed them whilst at work?

PolishBigSpender

simpywimpy wrote: »

what about in the case of a parent who needs access to transport at short notice if for example, the disabled child/person needed them whilst at work?

A taxi service will provide transport quickly and effectively to the disabled child in need.

There's no point coming up with scenarios which outline 'maybes' and 'what ifs' - the law is crystal clear in this respect. It seems I have to repeat this, so...

A car registered in the disabled taxation class cannot be used for anything except the personal needs of the disabled person according to the DVLA. Any other use will result in the immediate revocation of the exemption from the tax.

emweaver

Too many people abuse this system! Mil had a mobility car which she used once a week the rest of the time her son used it for work, picking up his son, shopping, going to visit his gf the other side of the country etc

cyclonebri1

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

You're correct, there is no mechanism in place to allow dual use. This may be because Motability themselves do not object to the dual use of the car, but the Government does not wish to allow such use.

There is no logic in that argument, the government always wants our money. They should give the option that any mobility user can waive their right to free tax to enable more flexible use of a single vehicle.

Getting a 2nd car just to give a wide berth to a quirk of the taxation system cannot be their intent?

cyclonebri1

emweaver wrote: »

Too many people abuse this system! Mil had a mobility car which she used once a week the rest of the time her son used it for work, picking up his son, shopping, going to visit his gf the other side of the country etc

It's been said much earlier on that a mobility car is not a gift, it's paid for out of the benefit that the government pays. It is not the cheapest way to buy a car, infact it's simply a all inclusive 3 year lease package. Mileage is strictly controlled so where's the problem in an option to pay for tax to allow more flexible wider use.

I think the word charity in relation to the mobility car system is misleading.
The system does not run on donations, it merely means that when everyone in the chain has had there salaries, expences etc, the organisation does not show a profit

PolishBigSpender

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

You're correct, there is no mechanism in place to allow dual use. This may be because Motability themselves do not object to the dual use of the car, but the Government does not wish to allow such use.

There is no logic in that argument, the government always wants our money. They should give the option that any mobility user can waive their right to free tax to enable more flexible use of a single vehicle.

You don't get it, do you? The point is that the car is for the use of the disabled person. If you allowed someone to pay the tax on the car, then the disabled person could end up compromised by a carer/parent - witness the person talking about how her brother in law uses the car to go to/from work. I think anyone with common moral sense can see that the car isn't for daddy to go to/from work, but it's for the use of the disabled child as and when appropriate.

If you don't like it, then you can use the benefit money to purchase a car without restrictions. It's simple.

Getting a 2nd car just to give a wide berth to a quirk of the taxation system cannot be their intent?

Why not? They would benefit from all aspects of a second car being used.

cyclonebri1

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

You're correct, there is no mechanism in place to allow dual use. This may be because Motability themselves do not object to the dual use of the car, but the Government does not wish to allow such use.



You don't get it, do you?


What are your views on post #156?

Oh yes i do, i understand the present situation but like many others do not accept it, You quote fact and law, i sugest a better alternative, but you seem to have problems with that??

PolishBigSpender

I'm trying to avoid anyone getting misleading advice that might read this thread. If you want to discuss Motability/DVLA policy, there's another forum for it.

cyclonebri1

PolishBigSpender wrote: »

I'm trying to avoid anyone getting misleading advice that might read this thread. If you want to discuss Motability/DVLA policy, there's another forum for it.

And I'm trying to present a balanced view as i have from the 1st page.

You may accept the present situation as gospel, but I do not, probably best left there.

Crystals_2

This is such a grey area,

" for the disabled persons personal needs"

Apparently a car can be used to benefit the family as a whole. Working etc

As for the taxation, the same would apply, if for the disabled persons needs means that shopping, picking up prescription, getting home immidately, etc, I wouldnt think that there is a day that wouldnt have to be done for someone caring for disabled, so legally would have use of the car.

I think that if your disabled and your car would have to sit out the front of your house, while people caring for you have to find other transport, no-one would go on the mobility scheme.