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Road tax fine
Hi,
I have a bit of a problem with DVLA. Basically, I left my 2 cars back from SORN untaxed on the road (cul-de-sac road in front of my house) (special circunstances I did not have choice and could not tax it) for a few hours only and they got towed away.
I know I am in the wrong, so apart from being upset and unlucky (again a few hours!!!), I paid the releasing fees, twice £100. Left me out of pocket. I thought I was done with the problem, but a month later I received a letter from DVLA asking me to pay on top £146 of fine for one of the 2 cars.
First I find that harsh and completely out of measure. This is quite expensive for just a small "crime". Is it normal I have to pay twice?
Secondly, wWhat I do not understand is why do I have to pay fine only for one of the 2 car. How could they forget about the second one?
Thirdly, I am trying getting them to drop the case, explaining the special circunstances. So far obviously no luck. Is there any chances/technicques? I really can not afford this.
Finally, the fine is for a friend's car I was not owning but in charge of (without any official bond). Apparently the keeper is liable of everything, but what can happen if I refuse to pay (the car is sold now); can they come after me or will they only come after my friend (which is overseas)? This is probably not a good idea, but paying £256 total for few hours on the road not taxed is definitely not my idea of fair punishment.
Many thanks for the help
I have a bit of a problem with DVLA. Basically, I left my 2 cars back from SORN untaxed on the road (cul-de-sac road in front of my house) (special circunstances I did not have choice and could not tax it) for a few hours only and they got towed away.
I know I am in the wrong, so apart from being upset and unlucky (again a few hours!!!), I paid the releasing fees, twice £100. Left me out of pocket. I thought I was done with the problem, but a month later I received a letter from DVLA asking me to pay on top £146 of fine for one of the 2 cars.
First I find that harsh and completely out of measure. This is quite expensive for just a small "crime". Is it normal I have to pay twice?
Secondly, wWhat I do not understand is why do I have to pay fine only for one of the 2 car. How could they forget about the second one?
Thirdly, I am trying getting them to drop the case, explaining the special circunstances. So far obviously no luck. Is there any chances/technicques? I really can not afford this.
Finally, the fine is for a friend's car I was not owning but in charge of (without any official bond). Apparently the keeper is liable of everything, but what can happen if I refuse to pay (the car is sold now); can they come after me or will they only come after my friend (which is overseas)? This is probably not a good idea, but paying £256 total for few hours on the road not taxed is definitely not my idea of fair punishment.
Many thanks for the help
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Looks legal to me - you were fined for not having valid car tax and not declaring it SORN.
You also had to pay for the tow-away fee.
My advice - if you want to sell cars as business, do it properly0 -
OK...
The £100 was the removal fee.
The £146 is for not having a taxed vehicle.
The registered keeper is liable. If you refuse to pay, they can escalate it to County Court if you're lucky or Magistrates Court if you're not.
There are no extenuating circumstances to get you off this.
Personally I think it's more than a fair punishment. Millions of us pay to keep our cars legally on the road.0 -
To add to your problem, the total you will have to pay is £346 not £256.If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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Wow, 2 untaxed cars on the road for a " few hours only " and they got towed, how unlucky is that.:rolleyes:0
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What address was the car that you don't have the fine for registered at? Is the fine waiting for your friend to return to?0
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Wow, 2 untaxed cars on the road for a " few hours only " and they got towed, how unlucky is that.:rolleyes:
I bought a Capri last week. Has no tax on it. Even though it's a 120 mile round trip, it's sitting where it is until I can get it taxed. Was going to get it today but the chuffing insurance company sent everything through but the certificate. :rolleyes:
It's sods law that if I chanced it and drove it back, I'd get picked up on ANPR. And then it's an immediate £246 bill. Not worth it.0 -
Conor, I agree with you totally.
My remarks were intended with a hint of sarcasm at the OP.;)0 -
S'OK, I kind of got that
It's the kind of thing that'd happen to me though if it was genuinely a couple of hours. Knowing the luck I'm having, I'd get tugged the second the wheels hit the road. 0
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