Reporting
an untaxed vehicleIf
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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happens to your reportThe 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 onlineYou
can report an unlicensed vehicle online using the link below Make
your report by calling the national untaxed vehicles telephone hotlineYou can make
your report by telephoning the enforcement telephone hotline. The freephone number
is 0800 0325 202. Make
your report by postYou can make your
report in writing by sending the details to the Enforcement Section at any DVLA
local office.
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