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Fri 5 Dec 2014 17:28
No Insurance for Quad Bike - Summons from DVLA - - Gemini11

Hi,

I purchased a replacement quad bike which was road legal earlier this year for use on my smallholding. Never took it on the road at all. Sold bike 6 months later. Filled in new owners details and sent it off to DVLA. 3- 4 months later received a summons in post for no insurance on bike, on a date after I had sold it. It states a fixed penalty notice was sent previously but was not paid. (I never received it!)

1. I am assuming bike is still in my name and hasn't been transferred over.

2. Am I still liable for any fines even though I have a receipt showing it was sold?

Havent got a contact number for the new buyer so unsure if they have been chasing up DVLA. Worried I am going to get fined or even points on licence. Can they give you points for a quad ?

Should I ring DVLA before hand or will I have to appear in court?

Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks

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Fri 5 Dec 2014 22:22
No Insurance for Quad Bike - Summons from DVLA - - ExA35Owner

While you had it - was it SORNed? If not then it should have been insured for road use.

Did you get the reply back from DVLA when you sent in the transfer slip from the V5? If you don't get an acknowledgement, you should always chase up.

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Sat 6 Dec 2014 17:32
No Insurance for Quad Bike - Summons from DVLA - - Palcouk

When you sent the notification of sale to DVLA there is a notice/advice stating to contact them if you dont get a receipt within 4 weeks or so.

And if you failed to do so, unless you have the physical proof of postage you are liable to a failure to notify penalty.

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Sat 6 Dec 2014 21:37
No Insurance for Quad Bike - Summons from DVLA - - geoff1248
There is no legal requirement to chase DVLA if you do not receive an acknowledgement from them.
Similarly if you have posted the V5 , and ideally have proof of postage, then you have completed your legal requirements.
I suggest you read one or two other motoring forums to see how DVLA try to intimidate and how to beat them if it goes to court.
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