car tax ran out

jox_2

my car tax ran out yestaday i sent off the froms dla sent me to get my free tax over 1 week ago and havent recived anything back and i need my car today what should i do?

[Deleted User]

tbh i`d use it ! might be an idea to check the dvla have received the form in the morning

absoluteutopia

You are ok to drive it up until the 15th of the following month as long as you have applied for it, its backdated anyway

CiciBaltimore

absoluteutopia wrote: »

You are ok to drive it up until the 15th of the following month as long as you have applied for it, its backdated anyway

who has told you this? it might be understood that a 'blind eye' might be taken for 14 days as it is always back dated, but it isnt a rule or set down in law. the law is, whether your tax is applied for or not, you cant use your car on public roads if it doesnt display a current tax disc.

jox_2

i really need to use my car i cant get around without it anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you they just sent me a form to sign and i havent heard anything. im not evern sure what im wating for now i would just go and pay for road tax my self but why should i pay £80 for 6 months tax when i should be exempt. omg this is turning into a knightmare now i dont know what to do

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flutterbyuk25

jox wrote: »

i really need to use my car i cant get around without it anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you they just sent me a form to sign and i havent heard anything. im not evern sure what im wating for now i would just go and pay for road tax my self but why should i pay £80 for 6 months tax when i should be exempt. omg this is turning into a knightmare now i dont know what to do

Are you applying for the DLA 404 exemption certificate?

The DLA can take around 4 weeks to issue them, ring them and see how long they advise it will be (tel no is 08457 123 456) - it's absolutely nothing to do with the DVLA.

Legally you must now pay for the road tax to drive/keep the vehicle on the road. You won't be able to do this now til tomorrow at a Post Office (which will be the quickest option, as if you did it online or by phone you'd still have to wait for the disc to come through post) but at least if you pay for it then you are legal to drive.

Your other option is to keep vehicle off road til the DLA 404 comes through.

If you buy the disc then when your DLA 404 comes through you can get the free disc at Post Office and apply for refund on remaining period left on paid for disc using form V14, hopefully you will only lose out on a month's tax then. If you can afford it then buy a 12month disc as you pay extra 10% admin cost on a 6 month disc which is not refundable.

HTH

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Premier_2

absoluteutopia wrote: »

You are ok to drive it up until the 15th of the following month as long as you have applied for it, its backdated anyway

Oh no you're not!

The only exemption is when an application has already been made and paid for before the end of the month either online or via phone since the tax has then been 'issued'.
In that circumstance you are allowed to drive for up to 5 days after the end of the month without displaying a valid tax disc.

absoluteutopia

Sorry my mistake, 14 days

What About The 14 Days Grace?

If your vehicle licence has expired there is an understanding that you may continue to use the vehicle for up to 14 days. However you must apply for a new licence within the 14 day period and licence it from the expiry date of the previous licence. If proof that a complete application has been received at DVLNI, before taking a vehicle on the road, you will not be penalised for driving without a current Vehicle Licence or for failing to display one.
The 14 days period of grace is a concession. In law a current licence must be displayed at all times when the vehicle is on the road.

ariba10

I find it a lot easier and more reliable to renew the Road Fund Licence online.

flutterbyuk25

absoluteutopia wrote: »

Sorry my mistake, 14 days

What About The 14 Days Grace?

If your vehicle licence has expired there is an understanding that you may continue to use the vehicle for up to 14 days. However you must apply for a new licence within the 14 day period and licence it from the expiry date of the previous licence. If proof that a complete application has been received at DVLNI, before taking a vehicle on the road, you will not be penalised for driving without a current Vehicle Licence or for failing to display one.
The 14 days period of grace is a concession. In law a current licence must be displayed at all times when the vehicle is on the road.

That only applies in Northern Ireland! The clue is the term DVLNI. Driving & Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland. So unless the OP is in NI then it does not apply.

In the mainland (GB) you cannot drive/keep a vehicle on the public highway without it displaying a valid tax disc unless:

1. You have applied in advance of the expiry date of the last disc by phone/online/trackable post method. Then you get 5 working days to drive the vehicle whilst you wait for the disc to come through post.

2. You are driving to a pre-booked MOT test (and are insured)

3. You are driving to a pre-booked VIC test (and are insured)

In GB there is a 14 day concession to PURCHASE the tax disc after the expiry date but during this time the vehicle must be kept off road:

If you intend to renew your vehicle tax you should do so before your current tax disc expires. However, this is not always possible if you’re waiting for insurance or are getting an MOT for your vehicle etc.
You’ll be committing an offence if you use or keep your vehicle on the public road without a current tax disc. If you cannot obtain a tax disc, you must remove your vehicle off the road.
While your vehicle is off the road, you have 14 days in which to obtain a tax disc or make a SORN.

Taken from http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_069671

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