Car tax must be paid on the majority of vehicles registered in the UK, and any motorist caught driving without it could be fined up to £1,000.
However, the number of untaxed vehicles has trebled since tax discs were scrapped in 2014, according to the latest data from the Department for Transport.
Don’t fall foul of the law by driving a car that is untaxed – our essential guide helps clear up some of the confusion surrounding road tax.
Is it always illegal to drive without car tax?
By law, it’s an offence to drive a vehicle on a public road in the UK without road tax, but there are a few exceptions to the rule.
If you’re taking your car to a pre-booked MOT test, you can drive your vehicle on a road without it being taxed. The law doesn’t state how far you can travel, but if you stop off at the shops on the way or cover an unreasonably long distance it could be deemed that you’re using the vehicle for other purposes and the exemption won’t apply.
Disabled drivers may be exempt from paying vehicle tax, while certain vehicles such as electric cars and historic motors may also be excused. However, it’s worth noting that you do still have to apply for vehicle tax even if you don’t need to pay it. You can find out more on the Gov.uk site.
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