Motorists warned as clampdown on tax evaders begins
GLASGOW motorists are being warned that tax evaders will find it hard to hide in the city.
A new campaign has been launched by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA) to remind drivers of the risks involved with failing to tax their vehicles on time.
While more than 98% of all vehicles on UK roads are correctly taxed, some motorists still choose to take the risk, triggering the DVLA to take action against them.
This saw a total of 33,929 enforcement actions being launched against untaxed vehicles in the Glasgow postcode area last year.
These ranged from financial penalties, court action and clamping, with some vehicles being impounded.
Alongside automated enforcement penalties for registered keepers of untaxed vehicles, DVLA’s enforcement teams, in conjunction with wheel clamping partners, also travel around the UK as part of their day- today activities to take action against untaxed vehicles.
Paul Davies, DVLA national wheel clamping and ANPR ( Automatic Number Plate Recognition) manager, said: “There are a number of ways to tax a vehicle, from using our 24/ 7 online service to spreading the cost with monthly, six monthly and annual Direct Debit options, so it’s really never been easier to tax your vehicle on time.
“With penalties being issued straight to the keeper, as well as our enforcement teams clamping and impounding untaxed vehicles seen on the road, our message is clear – tax it, don’t risk it.”
Motorists can tax their vehicle at any time by using DVLA’s online service or by calling a dedicated phone line on 0300 123 4321, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
They can also now choose to receive vehicle tax reminders by text or email through DVLA’s driver and vehicles account.