Forgot my Road Tax renewal

s_b

McKneff wrote: »

I dont see your point, I know the OP made a mistake, been there done that, it happens. I know it wasnt deliberate, but there are thousands who do do it deliberately.

It was you calling policemen jobsworths that I object to.

So in your definition, what is the difference between a real policemand and a jobsworth policeman.

the real policeman is the one that does the job efficiently and realises people make mistakes
the jobsworth is someone who cannot bend the rules slightly even though they know a genuine error is in place and has been rectified

to be honest i thought higher of you than being a nit picker

Sgt_Pepper_2

To be fair the pnc doesn't always show tax details so odds on the op will be ok unless stopped for something else.

McKneff

Im not being a nit picker, i just dont like injustice like people calling other people names unjustifiably. I stick up for the underdog, that;s all.

If you were being picked on, I'd stick up for you too:D
(well, I'd hold both your coats lol)

TrickyWicky

s_b wrote: »

the real policeman is the one that does the job efficiently

Yes and do what they're paid to do instead of turning a blind eye as you're suggesting they should. That would make them a corrupt official and I bet you're the first to complain about that too

Notmyrealname

s_b wrote: »

OP made a mistake
he wont get done by real policemen but will get done by jobsworth policemen which is why i said park it away from jobsworths
he wont get done by the system but he might get done by the jobsworth

He won't get done by policemen who need to lose their job but he will get done by policemen who are doing what they're paid to do.

backinbusiness

Presumably number plate recognition won't flag up no tax, because it is now taxed.

Vehicle is totally legit in every other respect (as am I!).

ps I am a lady!

Will lay low for the next couple of days.

Thanks for all the info - sorry to start a fight!

BiB

Stephen_Leak

For the future, the "Tart Alert" reminder service on this website can be used for all sorts of things other than credit cards. Input your VED renewal date and you will receive a text and/or e-mail reminder 6 weeks beforehand.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cards/credit-card-tart

Premier_2

backinbusiness wrote: »

As the title says - my Road Tax expired on the 29th Feb (I'd had the reminder 3 weeks previously).

I usually renew via 'phone.

I was away on business the last week of Feb (not an excuse, just a fact) and it slipped my mind.

A colleague parked beside my car yesterday after lunch and advised me that my tax disc was out of date.

I immediately renewed by 'phone and am now waiting for the new disc to arrive - (by Wed/Thus I hope).

Questions are two-fold.

1. Should/Can I drive the car in the meantime?

2. What penalties do I run the risk of?

Thanks, and I know I was an idiot!

BiB

This forum isn't the place to discuss engaging in illegal activities.

In the circumstances, the vehicle should not even be on a public highway unless it displays a current valid tax disc.

If you wanted to use the vehicle, you should have gone to a post office that issues tax discs and got one issued immediately.

Blackpool_Saver

I rang the non emergency number and was told as I had paid before month end just put a little note in the windscreen with reference number and it would not be a problem.

Sgt_Pepper_2

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

I rang the non emergency number and was told as I had paid before month end just put a little note in the windscreen with reference number and it would not be a problem.

And that helps our OP how?