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Can a car dealer store cars on our residential road before he sells them?
A car dealer is a resident in our cul-de-sac and regularly stores vehicles in the street. Currently, a taxed car has been parked on the street for more than four weeks. Another taxed vehicle has been parked for a week, with a third, untaxed vehicle being used as a runabout for a week. Two more untaxed vehicles have been parked, without SORN, for months at a time on the resident’s drive. Is this legal?
Asked on 8 February 2018 by Keith
Answered by
Honest John
If the cars are taxed, MoT'd and insured then they can legally be left on the road. If they are not taxed and not SORN'd then they could be regarded as 'dealer stock'. But if they are being used on the road other than with a taxed and insured trade licence, then that is illegal and if the police catch him using them he will be prosecuted. Take a look at our parking guide as well: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/legal-motoring-advice/20.../
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