Driving With No Tax?

NeoReloaded · 25 Sep 2011 at 21:49

So my tax runs out on the 30th of this month and I dont get my new car till the 11th, but I still need my car for 2 of those 11 days so what trouble could I get in if i declare my current car off the road(SORN) and drive for those 2 days with no tax?

Mr^B · 25 Sep 2011 at 21:51

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/UntaxedVehicle/DG_4022059

alex24 · 25 Sep 2011 at 21:53

It wouldn't be insured either would it?

MeEsH BaKkA · 25 Sep 2011 at 21:57

You will get a fine.

Lopéz · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:00

alex24 said:
It wouldn't be insured either would it?

Why wouldn't it?

[TW]Fox · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:01

The maximum penalty for making a false SORN, when the vehicle is actually used or kept on a public road, is £5,000 and imprisonment.

Your vehicle could be clamped by one of DVLA's wheelclamping partners. You’ll need to pay to have your vehicle released as well as producing a valid tax disc or a surety fee if no disc is available. If you fail to pay, your vehicle will be impounded, incurring storage charges. If you don’t pay the release or storage fees, your vehicle could be crushed or sold.

Just renew it and cash the tax in later. It'll cost you 20 quid tops in the end.

alex24 · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:02

Well if the car is declared SORN and has no tax, the insurance would be void, or do I misunderstand the situation here?

MeEsH BaKkA · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:04

I fail to see how no tax can affect insurance status. It's not an MOT.

You will get a fine and no points. You will be insured. Don't be a *****, just pay for the tax ad fox says and cash it in.

[TW]Fox · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:05

alex24 said:
Well if the car is declared SORN and has no tax, the insurance would be void, or do I misunderstand the situation here?

You misunderstand the situation.

MeEsH BaKkA said:
I fail to see how no tax can affect insurance status. It's not an MOT.

You are correct.

Hyburnate · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:06

Can't you get a mate to get you round? Bus? Walk? Or weigh it up if its worth hiring a car.

[TW]Fox · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:06

Hyburnate said:
Can't you get a mate to get you round? Bus? Walk? Or weigh it up if its worth hiring a car.

Or just tax it and then cash it in!!

DannyW · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:08

a couple of days i wouldnt bother but 11 days is been a bit too cheeky

TheVoice · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:31

NeoReloaded said:
So my tax runs out on the 30th of this month and I dont get my new car till the 11th, but I still need my car for 2 of those 11 days so what trouble could I get in if i declare my current car off the road(SORN) and drive for those 2 days with no tax?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_number_plate_recognition

Firestar_3x · 25 Sep 2011 at 22:40

Drive without tax i say, whats your address again?

Jono8 · 25 Sep 2011 at 23:45

Just hope you dont get caught by ANPR thing.

Dabbles · 26 Sep 2011 at 00:01

The punishment is being buggered by Bubba.