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Fixed penalty notice

Hi there

I am not really sure where I stand on this so was hoping someone could give me a bit of advice before I do anything.

Basically I drive a motorcycle and a scooter. Currently my motorcycle is SORN and parked on the path next to my flat (not on the road) chained up to a lamppost. I recieved a fixed penalty notice under section 14 - not dislaying a tax disc.

Its not parked on the road, its registered as SORN, its covered, its insured. There is nowhere else I can park it, I'm trying to save up to get it fixed so I can get an MOT and thus tax it. Where do I stand with this?

Comments

  • muckybutt
    muckybutt Posts: 3,761 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    If its on the path then its on a public highway, you will have to pay or try explaining your reasons to a magistrate.
    SORN has to be off public highway ie garage or driveway etc paths and verges are parts of the highway. Lesson learnt !
    You may click thanks if you found my advice useful
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