Reporting
an untaxed vehicle
If
you see a vehicle on the public road that
appears to be untaxed, you can report it
online, by telephone or by post. Your report
will be investigated and the appropriate
enforcement action taken if required.
The
enforcement action of the police and DVLA
against vehicle tax dodgers makes a significant
contribution to road safety. About a third
of motorists reported for evading paying
vehicle tax are committing other offencesincluding
no MOT certificate, no insurance and defective
tyres. During 2003/04, 978,000 cases of
vehicle tax evasion were successfully
completed resulting in the recovery of
around £114 million.
How
you can help
To
report a vehicle that appears to be
untaxed, you will need to provide the
following details. You can make your
report anonymously if you wish.
- the
registration mark of the vehicle
- location
of the vehicle (eg outside 24
Anystreet, Anytown, E7)
- the
make, model and colour of the
vehicle
Wherever
possible, please provide:
- the
time the vehicle can be seen on
the public road
- name
and address of the owner
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What
happens to your report
The
information you provide can then be used for further investigations
by an enforcement field officer, who will make a formal
sighting of the vehicle and complete a witness statement.
The appropriate enforcement action will be taken if required.
Make
your report online
You
can report an unlicensed vehicle online using the link
below
Make
your report by calling the national untaxed vehicles telephone
hotline
You
can make your report by telephoning the enforcement telephone
hotline. The freephone number is 0800 0325 202.
Make
your report by post
You
can make your report in writing by sending the details
to the Enforcement Section at any DVLA local office.
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