DVLA car tax

pjran

Hi

I'm disabled and receive higher rate PIP. I no longer drive but we have a family car. Am I right in thinking that I can’t apply for the free tax as my husband uses the car?

Mark_d

That's correct - assuming your family car is not a special vehicle for disabled persons

pjran

Mark_d said:

That's correct - assuming your family car is not a special vehicle for disabled persons

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

Rodders53

pjran said:

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vehicles-and-transport is from the horse's mouth.

It must only be used for the disabled person’s personal needs.
It cannot be used by the nominated driver for their own personal use.

https://www.motability.co.uk/whats-available/cars/package/use/ is what Motability interpret that as (my bold)...

• The disabled person uses the car, or it’s used for their benefit

pjran

Rodders53 said:

pjran said:

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vehicles-and-transport is from the horse's mouth.

It must only be used for the disabled person’s personal needs.
It cannot be used by the nominated driver for their own personal use.

https://www.motability.co.uk/whats-available/cars/package/use/ is what Motability interpret that as (my bold)...

• The disabled person uses the car, or it’s used for their benefit

He uses it for work and socialising so I suppose that’s for the whole family. His socialising not hers.

Rodders53

pjran said:

He uses it for work and socialising so I suppose that’s for the whole family. His socialising not hers.

https://www.motability.co.uk/get-support/contact/report-misuse/ if you feel strongly enough.

Others might suggest that your hubby could do the same if you register the vehicle tax class as 'disabled'.  Some even reckon that it'd ultimately be for your benefit that he gets out for an occasional social occasion without you.

pjran

Rodders53 said:

pjran said:

He uses it for work and socialising so I suppose that’s for the whole family. His socialising not hers.

https://www.motability.co.uk/get-support/contact/report-misuse/ if you feel strongly enough.

Others might suggest that your hubby could do the same if you register the vehicle tax class as 'disabled'.  Some even reckon that it'd ultimately be for your benefit that he gets out for an occasional social occasion without you.

You’re right there, he drives me mad sometimes 😂

Albermarle

pjran said:

Mark_d said:

That's correct - assuming your family car is not a special vehicle for disabled persons

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

It is OK for your husband to use the car on his own, if it can be shown that the journey has some benefit for you. Such as doing the weekly shop, or picking up a friend/relative to come and visit you, or similar.
Although clearly going to work and social events in the vehicle alone, is against the rules, there is probably a grey area inbetween that would be morally acceptable to most ( as your husband is your main carer presumably) , even if against the letter of the rules.
Such as using the car for a few days whilst his car was in the garage ( if you have another car)
Taking the family dog out somewhere for a walk etc.

pjran

Albermarle said:

pjran said:

Mark_d said:

That's correct - assuming your family car is not a special vehicle for disabled persons

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

It is OK for your husband to use the car on his own, if it can be shown that the journey has some benefit for you. Such as doing the weekly shop, or picking up a friend/relative to come and visit you, or similar.
Although clearly going to work and social events in the vehicle alone, is against the rules, there is probably a grey area inbetween that would be morally acceptable to most ( as your husband is your main carer presumably) , even if against the letter of the rules.
Such as using the car for a few days whilst his car was in the garage ( if you have another car)
Taking the family dog out somewhere for a walk etc.

Thanks for your reply. We only have one car now. So it would be morally wrong to register the car for the free disabled road tax.

poppy12345

pjran said:

Mark_d said:

That's correct - assuming your family car is not a special vehicle for disabled persons

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

Yup, you don't have to be with the disabled person for every journey. I've know members on here report back and say that Motability have allowed their partner to use the car for work.

I have a Motability car, which my daughter is a named driver on. She's used my car many times without me being with her, if I'm unable to be there. 

pjran

poppy12345 said:

pjran said:

Mark_d said:

That's correct - assuming your family car is not a special vehicle for disabled persons

Most of the time I’m the passenger but my husband occasionally goes out on his own. I only ask because a friend of a friend has a motability car that her husband uses without her travelling.

Yup, you don't have to be with the disabled person for every journey. I've know members on here report back and say that Motability have allowed their partner to use the car for work.

I have a Motability car, which my daughter is a named driver on. She's used my car many times without me being with her, if I'm unable to be there. 

Thank you. That seems sensible but the rules state for the disabled persons use. I’ve not got a motability car.