The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has launched a new advertising campaign in 11 areas around the country targeting drivers who haven’t taxed their vehicles.
Tax it or lose it!
The message is clear to motorists, ‘if you don’t tax your vehicle on time, DVLA will take action’. The campaign focuses on the consequences of not taxing a vehicle, from financial penalties to court action to clamping and finally the loss of a car.
DVLA has targeted the 11 areas in the UK where tax evasion is highest:
|
Area |
Clamped |
Fines or Penalties |
Totals |
|
London |
27,605 |
94,550 |
122,155 |
|
Northern Ireland |
5,516 |
67,944 |
73,460 |
|
Birmingham |
5,076 |
50,045 |
55,121 |
|
Manchester |
7,573 |
26,214 |
33,787 |
|
Glasgow |
2,666 |
29,705 |
32,371 |
|
Sheffield |
3,987 |
25,291 |
29,278 |
|
Cardiff |
3,021 |
24,598 |
27,619 |
|
Nottingham |
3,507 |
21,346 |
24,853 |
|
Bristol |
3,496 |
20,412 |
23,908 |
|
Leicester |
3,344 |
19,196 |
22,540 |
|
Coventry |
1,257 |
18,193 |
19,450 |
DVLA Head of Enforcement Tim Burton said: “This campaign has a clear message for anyone who flouts the law in this way – tax it or lose it.
“It’s never been easier to tax your car, so there really is no excuse. We would rather not have to clamp or remove vehicles, but this campaign highlights the consequences of not taxing a vehicle. Having your vehicle clamped is expensive and inconvenient – and you could end up losing your car.
Motorists can go online, 24 hours a day, to tax a vehicle or check whether their vehicle tax is up to date. Vehicle tax can even be checked by asking Amazon Alexa or Google Home, all motorists need is their vehicle registration.
