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Can I drive a SORN'd car on trade plates?
A car was gifted to me in a will, but I don't want it so it's being sold when acquired. Can I drive it on trade plates when uninsured and SORN'd, please?
Asked on 10 November 2020 by David Jenkins
Answered by
Georgia Petrie
If you're a motor trader, you can drive a SORN'd vehicle on trade plates if: it’s only temporarily in your possession (until you sell it), it’s being kept at your business premises, the registered keeper has notified DVLA that the vehicle has been sold or transferred to you. More details here: www.gov.uk/sorn-statutory-off-road-notification/mo...s
If you have further questions, you'll need to speak to DVLA. There might be some grey area as you don't say whether you've notified the DVLA already that the car is in your ownership.
If you have further questions, you'll need to speak to DVLA. There might be some grey area as you don't say whether you've notified the DVLA already that the car is in your ownership.
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