bonus_boy

my car tax has just ran out...as the post offices are closed now could i still use my car tonight? as i will be going down the post office 2moro morning...

could someone let me know asap please

The Youth.

iTrader: (1)

A deffinate no

the car is has to be taxed to be on a public highway unless you are going to a pre booked mot.

steve

BM08

as above, dont use it its not worth it.

bonus_boy

ok then...

no it aint worth it at all...just wanted to make sure before i did..

thanks fellas

BM08

That will teach you in future to make sure you have got it sorted before it runs out

bonus_boy

just found out i can do it online, so im just sorting that out now...

fuzzy

you have 15 days before it runs out to renew it to avoid these situations.

fuzzy

isnt failing to display a valid tax disc an offence as well so even if youve bought it online you cant drive it until you receive the disc?

BM08

yes it is, im sorry chap you wont be able to drive it until you have the disc, so you would have been better off getting it in the morning

bonus_boy

if you have your reference number at hand then its ok, as if the police do a check then it will say it has got road tax..

BM08

well i heard the tax disc has to be displayed

Who told you its ok to drive it without?

fuzzy

failing to display used to be an offence. not sure if its still the case since everything became computer linked

arch

Yes it is.

BM08

I knew it, so my statement sticks.

"Dont use it"

Bit of a shitter now since you have ordered it online, its good doing it that way providing you order a week before it runs out to make sure it gets there in time

fuzzy

so knowing what the post office delivery is like you wont be able to use your car for another week. would have been quicker getting it yourself tomorrow.

BM08

I didnt like to point out the obvious but you just did it for me

cossiegreg1

just drive the fucker, if the coppers a cunt he'll fine you. but put all documents in car and tell him its gettin taxed tomorrow,9 out 10 copper should be ok. just be polite if you get pulled

andre_k

iTrader: (2)

exactly

just drive it, and dont be an arse when pulled. always works...

unless you drive past a dvla van!

boXXer

ive been driving 2 cars around all weekend with out of date tax discs as i dont it online on friday. Im sure it'll be fine as it shows up taxed on the system now. go for it, lol.

Rs Dave

drive it... ive dont it with my rs2000, my rs turbo and my peugeot i got pulled over and as long as you print the sheet off to proove you done it online they dont mind... but it does give them a reason to stop you and go inside and out of your car

JamboRS

forget whether its taxed with dvla or not,not displaying a tax disc is an offence on its own,not sure whether they have rights to impound it or not but i wouldnt like to test it

and if its taxed by dvla and your not displayin a tax disc then the dvla van wont catch you as it goes to there database and if its taxed then it wont register,for the sake of one nite dont risk it and get tax in the morn

david

Same here, done it online Saturday morning and printed the sheet off. cops wont bother as long as it comes up on the computer as taxed, or at least any decent ones. done it before and drove around for nearly a week with no problems.

Rhys

mines run out too! Going to tax it online in a bit.

BM08

Up to him isnt it with these mixed comments

Personally for the sake of one night its not worth being caught and having to pay a fine.

Smit

iTrader: (5)

The law has changed just of late and this period no longer applies!

C4llyT

Chance of £60 fine, so up to you really.

AKRS1

taxed mine on 20th feb online and still not received called dvla on 28th feb and they said they would send another one. I have taken print outs showing its taxed and i am still on the road.

arch

Quote:
Originally Posted by fuzzy
you have 15 days before it runs out to renew it to avoid these situations.

The law has changed just of late and this period no longer applies!



I think he was trying to say that you can renew the tax on line, 15 days before it's due to expire, not that you have 15 days from expiry to renew

arch

I think he was trying to say that you can renew the tax on line, 15 days before it's due to expire, not that you have 15 days from expiry to renew.

Rhys

Just done mine now. £99 down the drain

Ginge !

ive been driving about with my BMW with ni tax disc in the window for 18 months, was stopped at the check point near my work too when they had a trailor,,,, they pulled me but never even mentioned about not having a tax disc in the window,,,, just routine that i was insured and off i went,,,,,,, ok my cars taxed but the disc is on my fridge door as i can never be bothered to stick it in the window