A new campaign has been launched to remind motorists in Glasgow of the risks involved with failing to tax their vehicles on time.
While over 98% of 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 33,929 enforcement actions against untaxed vehicles in the Glasgow postcode area last year, ranging from financial penalties, court action, clamping and even impounding.
Alongside automated enforcement penalties for registered keepers of untaxed vehicles, DVLA’s enforcement teams and wheel clamping partners also travel around the UK as part of their day-to-day activity taking action against untaxed vehicles.
Paul Davies, DVLA National Wheel Clamping and ANPR 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 using DVLA’s online service or by calling 0300 123 4321 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
They can also now choose to receive vehicle tax reminders by text or email through DVLA’s Driver and vehicles account.
