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How many days grace do you get for expired road tax?
My road tax ran out yesterday (the email was sent to my spam folder, so I obviously haven't seen it). I'm currently away without my logbook/V5C. Can you tell me how long I get to re-tax the vehicle?
Asked on 15 November 2022 by Lewis Howson
Answered by
Dan Powell
Legally, the car must have valid VED road tax at all times. The only exception to this rule is if the car is parked away from the public road and declared SORN (statutory off road notification).
A car that's neither taxed or SORN'd will result in a late licensing penalty fee being issued automatically. The fine is set at £80 and reduced to £40 if paid within 33 days. However, if the car is on a public road, it may also be clamped.
A car that's neither taxed or SORN'd will result in a late licensing penalty fee being issued automatically. The fine is set at £80 and reduced to £40 if paid within 33 days. However, if the car is on a public road, it may also be clamped.
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