strick206
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Registered: 12th Apr 07
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Right like an idiot i didn't notice my tax had expired at the end of August, and my MOT ran out on the 4th september
My new job, lodger moving out, and sorting everything out for all that means i over-looked it
Yesterday i got the MOT done, and taxed it online, because of the hours i work i can't get to the Post Office to tax it there and then
So now my car is taxed, and will most likely show on the system as taxed, but my tax disc in the car has expired
Am i OK to drive the car or should i stay away from using it until it arrives
[Edited on 09-09-2010 by strick206]
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RichR
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quote:
I have not received the tax disc. Can I use the vehicle without the tax disc displayed?
When you apply for a tax disc online or by using our phone service you are able to legally continue to drive your vehicle for up to 5 days after the tax disc has expired while you wait for the new tax disc to arrive. This will only apply when you have applied for a new tax disc before the current one expires. You should continue to display the expired disc on your vehicle, until the new one arrives.
[Edited on 09-09-2010 by LiVe LeE]
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strick206
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Ahh bastard, i only taxed the car yesterday, so i shouldnt really be driving it
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John
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Not displaying is the problem.
You'll be ok unless somebody spots it's an old tax disc.
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Sam
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I'd just drive. In the unlikely event you got stopped by the police, they'll check with the DVLA that you've got valid tax and just give you a bollocking for not displaying it - less paperwork for them to tell you off than to do you for no tax disc.
You'll probably get the new tax disc in the post tomorrow, they are usually pretty quick at sending them out.
[Edited on 09-09-2010 by Sam]
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strick206
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Yeah i am driving it at the minute, but i only live a few minutes away from work so probably wouldn't go past any cameras etc - yes i know its stupid logic
But i am considering going to the dogs tonight and thats 30mins away on the motorway, thats why i'm asking
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RichR
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cameras aren't a problem - ANPR will have you down as taxed on the system. It'll be if you get pulled for a spot check or someone see's it parked up etc
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chrisritch
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tbf they have no reason to pull you over because it will show up as T&T & Ins. so id just do it
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Hammer
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I drove for a year without displaying the correct tax disk that was lieing on my bedside cabinet. 
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oceansoul
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Did you not think you should get a new one when you got the reminder 
Anyways, one of our work vans tax expired end of June. Were not responsible for taxing it, fleet services are, but didnt realise until 3 weeks ago. It had been taxed (was showing online) but we didnt have the disc. oops. After then we refused to go out in the van....
Got the new disc yesterday  Never got stopped or anything.
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strick206
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Originally posted by oceansoul
Did you not think you should get a new one when you got the reminder
Some people have plenty things to worry about and that is easy to overlook
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Toby
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not displaying is different offence to not having, just roll with it, would take and eagle eyed copper not to spot it
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a_j_mair
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if you were driving without tax and mot i would nt worry about driving for a few days without the tax disc now it is al sorted and just waiting on the post tbh
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Dan
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Just say, shit ive forgot to put it in the window, its at home, you can check if you like...
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Gary
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I just put the receipt thing they give you online in the window.
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richc
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Just through your old one away and wait for new one.
I didnt have one on the bmw for about 6 months, it was taxed just lost the disc! Never had the disc on my bike for a year either it blew away
Id drive it, its a new car and unless you look shady you wont get pulled over!
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Tomnova16
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my mate taxed his car online and it never came through, he never got pulled and has just renewed again, it came this time
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
my mate taxed his car online and it never came through, he never got pulled and has just renewed again, it came this time
Yer pretty much gone of the days of copper walking around streets looking at discs. tbh i dont see why you have to display them now days due to ANPR
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oceansoul
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I agree with the above tbh. Should be like other countries where the Tax is just linked to the Licence plate and online databases etc
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Graham88
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I had my old tax disc displayed for half a month, kept forgetting to get an allen key to change it, damn these thief proof tax disc holders. Never displayed a tax disc on my bike.
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Chris
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You wont get done by anpr, but an arsehole traffic warden will get get bonus points on thier quota if they see you park up with none valid road tax.
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