dvla out of court settlement - Tax

[paidndisplaid]

Hi all,

Just a quick one -

I tried to dispute an 'out of court settlement fine' for my untaxed vehicle but DVLA just said no pay up you still broke the law (driving with no tax)

 

I bought the car in November and was chasing log book from buyacar (email history given to dvla)

 

It turns out I always had the green slip (didnt realise) so i managed to get tax same day as letter demand but DVLA still want £214 this month.

 

This just seems unfair to me/disproportionate .. guess i just have to suck it up and pay but thought I would check here first.

 

Thanks

Edited February 8, 2022 by dx100uk
added A few blank lines only..dx

[dx100uk]

Thats what you should have paid for a years roadtax from day one ...so not a fine.

 

you are lucky they are not taking you to court for £1000 that max they can.

 

Settle it and be done!

[stu007]

I have to agree with the above post.

 

If you Car was sitting on a Public Highway and not Taxed I assume a DLVA Camera Van has picked up your Car as not Taxed and that information has went direct to DVLA who have taken Enforcement Action for your Un-Taxed Car.

 

Irrespective that you purchase the car in November 2021 it was your responsibility to ensure it was Taxed if sitting on a Public Highway.

 

I agree that you are very lucky to just have to pay the £214 as that will be a years Road Tax for your Car.

 

If you continue your dispute with DVLA over this it could led to them enforcing further action and imposing the max £1000

 

IMO pay the £214 and take it as a lesson learned

 

 

[paidndisplaid]

Thanks for the quick responses. I wish my tax was only 214 for the year... but that's another story. "Pay up, shut up", got it 

[dx100uk]

so is the car now tax regardless to this settlement?