Ordering tax disc online? Help!

waitey · Jul 2, 2012

Hi all my tax disc ran out so I ordered it online, am I okay to still drive it on the road as I'm waiting for it to arrive in the post now!

mbk · Jul 2, 2012

I normally do this everytime mine is up for renewal. Never had any issues while waiting for it to come through the post

Dazza1 · Jul 2, 2012

Print the receipt out and stick it in the window

Matt · Jul 2, 2012

As long as you've purchased tax online then it will be down on the database as taxed. If you get stopped they will let you go after a quick check.

Make sure you leave your expired tax disc on display though as it's a separate offence for not displaying any tax at all.

From memory, you get a 5 day period to allow for tax to come in the post - but you are actually taxed from the momeny you confirm payment.

singlespeed · Jul 2, 2012

A current tax disc must be displayed on the vehicle it was bought for. If you buy a new tax disc before your current tax disc expires, you should not display the new one until the old one has expired. The new tax disc is only valid from the first day of the month you have taxed from. The maximum penalty for failure to display a current tax disc is £200. The tax disc can not be transferred between vehicles.

If you use the electronic vehicle licensing service or tax by post at the end of the month, there’s now an exemption for not displaying a tax disc. This exemption covers the first five working days of the month to allow time for the new disc to arrive in the post. While you are still waiting for your tax disc you will need to display your current tax disc. The exemption only applies if applications are made before the current tax disc or SORN expires.