Motoring
New DVLA campaign highlights the risks for drivers who evade vehicle tax


DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in the highest evading areas across the UK reminding motorists of the real risk of failing to tax their vehicles on time.
It comes as new data shows motorists in Swansea have the tenth highest rate of enforcement action in the UK for untaxed vehicles.
The DVLA say the message is clear to motorists – if you do not tax your vehicle on time, DVLA will take action – ‘tax it, don’t risk it’. The adverts are running on radio, poster sites, social media, digital channels and in print.
The table below shows the areas across the UK where some of the highest numbers of enforcement actions took place in 2021:
Area Total enforcement actions
(includes fines, penalties and clamping)London 97,013 Birmingham 52,073 Manchester 28,703 Glasgow 25,304 Sheffield 24,962 Cardiff 24,159 Nottingham 21,810 Bristol 20,018 Newcastle 18,890 Swansea 18,220 Leeds 14,930 Reading 14,573
Alongside automated enforcement penalties for registered keepers of untaxed vehicles, DVLA’s enforcement teams and wheelclamping partners also travel around the UK as part of their day-to-day activity taking action against untaxed vehicles. Over 98% of vehicles are correctly taxed but it’s right that we take action against those who continue to break the law.
This year’s campaign focuses on the clear message that untaxed cars are ‘Hard to hide, easy to tax’ and for those that continue to flout the rules, the consequences include financial penalties, court action, clamping and even the loss of a car.
The DVLA say that it’s never been easier to tax a vehicle – DVLA offers a range of options including the online vehicle tax service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or taxing at the Post Office and even spreading the cost using direct debit.
DVLA Chief Executive Julie Lennard said: “This campaign has a clear message for anyone that delays or avoids taxing their vehicle.
“It really has never been easier to tax a vehicle, from using our 24/7 online service to direct debit options. We want motorists to understand that’s it not worth taking a risk and always tax their vehicles on time”.
Motorists can go online, 24 hours a day, to tax a vehicle or check whether their vehicle tax is up to date.
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