DVLA says these motorists can claim tax refunds
DVLA issued an alert to some drivers on Tuesday
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a fresh alert to motorists, reminding them they could be entitled to a refund. The DVLA is responsible for issuing licences and enforcing vehicle tax rules, among other things.
Most vehicle owners are required to pay tax, and the amounts needed rose earlier this month. However, if you're taking your vehicle off the road for a period of time, you'll need to notify the DVLA, with the process known as a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).
In a new alert on Tuesday, the DVLA said: "Need to take your vehicle off the road? Tell us online at http://gov.uk/make-a-sorn You'll get a refund for any full months of remaining tax! #DVLADigital".
Further information found on the link provided adds: "You cannot use the vehicle on the road until you tax it again" and that your "SORN will start on the first day of the next month if you apply in the month your vehicle tax is due to expire."
If your vehicle is SORN, it must be kept off the road and on private land, and cannot be driven during the SORN. You might consider SORNing a car if it has failed its MOT and you plan to fix it, if you're scrapping it but want to remove some parts first, or you're only using it on private land.
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