However, previously released figures show that about 60,000 cars were being clamped by agencies employed by the DVLA before the tax discs were abolished in October 2014.
The annual report also showed that in the three years to April there had been a 168% increase in out of court settlements for unpaid vehicle tax; a 155% increase in the number of penalties issued; and a 159% increase in prosecutions. Motorists have been charged up to £800 each for not paying their vehicle tax on time.
The increase in enforcement orders for vehicle tax followed the end of the government’s demands for drivers to display a valid tax disc in 2014 and the end of the transfer of tax with a vehicle when bought by a new owner.
The enforcement has increased revenue for the government but will anger motoring organisations who argue that enforcing vehicle tax has become a money-making exercise. About £5.9bn a year is raised from VED.
The annual report also showed that in the three years to April there had been a 168% increase in out of court settlements for unpaid vehicle tax; a 155% increase in the number of penalties issued; and a 159% increase in prosecutions. Motorists have been charged up to £800 each for not paying their vehicle tax on time.
The increase in enforcement orders for vehicle tax followed the end of the government’s demands for drivers to display a valid tax disc in 2014 and the end of the transfer of tax with a vehicle when bought by a new owner.
The enforcement has increased revenue for the government but will anger motoring organisations who argue that enforcing vehicle tax has become a money-making exercise. About £5.9bn a year is raised from VED.
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