Don't Slip a Disc! - driving hint

Don't Slip a Disc!

Since it has been possible to renew tax discs on line some drivers have been displaying the new tax disc as soon as they have received it, instead of waiting until the first day of the following month, the following is the legal position and it applies as much to tax discs displayed too early as to discs which are out of date.

To display a tax disc which is not current creates an offence under section 33 of THE VEHICLE AND EXCISE REGISTRATION ACT 1994. To avoid this the vehicle must have a current tax disc fixed to and exhibited on it. Non display is classified as a motoring offence and incurs a penalty fine. The responsibility for displaying a current tax disc lies with the registered keeper of the vehicle.

Mike Daniels and AcciDON’T