Latest news with #SORN
Yahoo
06-08-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 29, has car seized in Cumbria police crackdown
A 29-year-old man had his vehicle seized by officers from Cumbria Constabulary's Nuclear Estates Team as part of Operation Colossus, the force's ongoing crackdown on road safety and anti-social driving. The car was found being driven while under a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) and was also towing a trailer with a mismatched number plate. Officers uplifted the vehicle for having no valid tax and for breaching road regulations. Police are reminding drivers to ensure their vehicle documents are in order.
Telegraph
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Ask the expert: Why is the DVLA fining me for not taxing a racing car?
Dear Alex, A letter from the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) informed me that according to the Motor Insurance Database (MID), my 1963 MGB was not insured. It stated that, unless my vehicle was declared off-road with a valid Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN), it must be continuously insured, and that I had 28 days to check that I was covered and avoid a fine. The MG is a racing car and, therefore, not on the road, so I thought this might be a scam, but I then received a letter from the DVLA saying I must pay a £100 penalty, reduced to £50 for early payment. Clearly the simple solution is to send the hard copy of the SORN, but I am still very suspicious of these documents and threatening communications. Are you familiar with this approach to non-insurance? Am I being neurotic? – HC Dear HC, I am familiar with this approach, because I had a similar letter myself recently. My 1970 Citroën DS was insured and 'taxed' (for a zero rate, as a historic vehicle), but then I switched the insurance to a different vehicle. Because I wasn't paying any 'tax', I didn't think to declare SORN until I received a letter like the one you describe. In my case, the situation was a result of my oversight; yours appears to be a genuine mistake. But I suspect the communications you've received are legitimate; the MIB is a recognised body, and if you've had a corresponding fine from the DVLA, it's safe to say you should probably take action before matters escalate. Firstly, check that your vehicle is still declared SORN. It should be, given you don't have to renew the SORN declaration, but it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that a mistake has been made at the DVLA, or there has been a computer glitch. Check online at If the car is still showing as SORN, then send evidence of this to the DVLA and MIB by recorded delivery, to prove that the vehicle is off the road. With a bit of luck, they'll cancel the fine and you can forget the whole thing.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
USDA pauses request for personal data of SNAP recipients while lawsuit proceeds
National advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture from accessing private data of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients. TOPEKA — The Trump administration has paused its demand for the personal data of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients after a lawsuit was filed May 22 by national advocacy organizations. Kansas Department for Children and Families officials received a letter from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in early May demanding personal information about SNAP recipients in the state. DCF refused to send the data, stating, 'At this time, we are unsure as to the reason for the USDA's request.' A motion for a temporary restraining order was filed May 27 by counsel for the National Center for Law and Economic Justice, the National Student Legal Defense Network, Protect Democracy Project, the Electronic Privacy Information Center and MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger. The same group also filed the lawsuit challenging USDA's access to the protected information, a news release said. In a sworn declaration, USDA official Shiela Corley said the agency has not collected SNAP recipient data after telling the third-party vendors that maintain the data to hold off on submitting it, the news release said. 'USDA has instructed EBT Processors to refrain from sending any data until USDA completed procedural steps to ensure that data received would be appropriately safeguarded and to satisfy all necessary legal requirements,' her testimony said. 'In accordance with USDA's instruction, EBT Processors have not sent any data to USDA in response to the May 6 letter. Before any of the data described in the May 6 Letter is provided to USDA, USDA intends to publish a new SORN (System of Records Notice) in compliance with the Privacy Act.' Although Corley's declaration caused the advocacy organizations to drop the motion for the restraining order, the lawsuit will continue, the press release said. 'This is a victory for tens of millions of SNAP recipients and anyone who cares about protecting our personal data against government abuse,' John Davisson, an EPIC official, said in the release. 'Although this fight is just beginning, we're grateful that the USDA acknowledged its legal obligation to safeguard privacy and remain accountable to the public.' Abby J. Leibman, president and CEO of MAZON, said in the news release that the USDA must consider how its actions affect those facing hunger in the United States. 'The laws and processes protecting privacy exist for vital reasons. Americans are clear that everyone has a high expectation of privacy regarding their personal information — and SNAP applicants do not cede that expectation in exchange for receiving vital support to meet their basic needs,' she said.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
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 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.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
6 sex offenders arrested for violating parole in Montgomery County
Six sex offenders were arrested for violating parole in Montgomery County, according to a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office spokesperson. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Adult Parole Authority and the sheriff's office recently completed compliance checks on parole offenders who are registered sex offenders in the county. TRENDING STORIES: 'She's a fighter;' Girl seriously injured after being crushed by tree during Easter celebration Son of Ohio megachurch leaders indicted on 27 counts related to sexual abuse involving a minor Pope Francis dies: Vatican releases cause of death Six sheriff's office employees and 15 parole officers worked together during the operation, according to the spokesperson. Authorities visited 64 registered sex offenders' houses throughout the county to check for any violations. Out of the 41 sex offenders contacted, six of them were arrested on parole violations without incident, the spokesperson said. 'Operations like these are about preventing harm before it happens,' Sheriff Rob Streck said. 'By verifying compliance, we're protecting families and holding offenders accountable. We value our strong partnership with APA and will continue working together to keep our community safe.' The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Sex Offender Registry Notification (SORN) unit has a free tool for residents to search for offenders in their area. To access that tool, click here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
