DVLA has launched a new advertising campaign in Sheffield targeting drivers who haven’t taxed their vehicles. The message is clear to motorists – if you don’t tax your vehicle on time, DVLA will take action: Tax it or lose it.DVLA’s campaign is targeting areas in the country where evasion is highest. In 2018, motorists in the S postcode area received 29,278 enforcement actions, from fines to clamping and removal of a vehicle. In addition to the adverts, DVLA will be in the area enforcing against vehicles that are untaxed. The campaign will focus on the consequences of not taxing your vehicle – from financial penalties to court action to clamping and ultimately the loss of a car. DVLA Head of Enforcement Tim Burton said: “This campaign has a clear message for anyone who flouts the law in this way – tax it or lose it.www.gov.uk/dvla/taxyourvehicle. ‘I am trying to do whatever … [Read more...] about New DVLA campaign highlights consequences for drivers in Sheffield who evade vehicle tax
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Sick dad films boy pouring ‘urine’ all over wheel clamp to get back at the DVLA
A YOUNG boy has been filmed pouring "urine" over a wheel clamp attached to a car in an apparent act of revenge against the DVLA, in a shocking video. The man behind the camera can be heard goading on the boy into pouring the liquid from a wine bottle on to the clamp which is attached to a silver Mercedes. The boy gestures enthusiastically to the soaked wheel and wishes a “Happy Christmas, with wee under the cover”. The man filming responds “And a happy new year” before laughing. The clip was uploaded to the “Sesh Gremlin” Facebook group page on December 28, with the cation: “DVLA Clamps Dads Car so we did this.” It is not known where the clip was filmed. The clip begins with the man approaching the silver Mercedes M Class with the boy, and filming round the car. He says to the boy, “Oi”, and “Go on then, all over the lock, all over the lock,” before the boy proceeds to pour what is believed to be … [Read more...] about Sick dad films boy pouring ‘urine’ all over wheel clamp to get back at the DVLA
Almost 11,000 drivers still on the road despite receiving at least 12 points
News / UK and world by Press Association October 25, 2018, 3:01 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Almost 11,000 drivers are still on Britain’s roads despite racking up enough penalty points for a ban. Analysis of DVLA data reveals that 10,964 drivers have escaped a ban after accruing 12 or more points on their licence – the usual threshold for disqualification. A 44-year-old man, who lives near the border of Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire, is the country’s worst serial offender, with a whopping 54 points. Road safety charity Brake says the system is allowing “repeat offenders” to exploit loopholes in the law. It accused the Government and courts of being “complicit” in putting the public at risk. A driver with at least 12 points may be permitted to keep their licence if they can convince a magistrate that disqualification would cause “exceptional hardship” to them or … [Read more...] about Almost 11,000 drivers still on the road despite receiving at least 12 points
Hundreds of young motorists stopped from getting behind the wheel every year due to poor eyesight
HUNDREDS of young drivers are stopped from getting behind the wheel every year because of failing eyesight. Licences were refused or revoked from nearly 500 under-25s last year for eye-related conditions. Motorists are prevented from driving if they can’t read a number plate from 20 metres away. Figures from the DVLA show 7,000 people across all age groups were, in effect, banned from driving last year because of defective eyes. Nearly 800 of those who were stopped from going on the road were in their 90s. More than 35,000 wannabe drivers have been stopped from driving a car or motorbike since 2013 owing to failing sight. Three police forces are now testing the eyesight of every motorist who they stop. Officers in Thames Valley, west Mindlands and Hampshire can take away the licence if they feel the driver is a danger to other motorists. This power was introduced in 2013 under Cassie’s Law named after Cassie McCord, 16, who died when an 87-year-old lost control of his car … [Read more...] about Hundreds of young motorists stopped from getting behind the wheel every year due to poor eyesight
Council rapped for scrapping hospital patient’s BMW
News / UK and world by Press Association October 17, 2018, 3:27 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A council must pay a man £2,500 after it destroyed his BMW while he lay in hospital. Flintshire County Council in North Wales removed the man’s car after it was left outside his home for three days while he underwent surgery. A report by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales found the council had not tried to identify its owner through the DVLA before removing it from outside his home, nor tried to inform the owner of its intention to do so. The BMW’s owner, referred to as Mr G in the ombudsman’s report, was in the middle of restoring the vehicle, which contained his tools for its restoration worth hundreds of pounds, and had declared it off the road. When police informed the owner the council had removed the car, he contacted the council only to be told it had already been destroyed. But the BMW … [Read more...] about Council rapped for scrapping hospital patient’s BMW