This document explains the enforcement policy for vehicle tax, registration and insurance. It describes the principles and practices underpinning the action taken on non-compliance, sets out the specific offences or penalties involved, and sanctions that will be applied.
Updated information under subheading 6.1 DVLA and debt collection agencies
29 November 2024
Added information on DVLA and debt collection agencies
12 October 2020
Amendment to the penalties under the heading - keeping an untaxed vehicle.
10 July 2019
PDFs updated.
11 February 2015
This document has been revised to reflect the centralisation of Northern Ireland’s vehicle registration and licensing services, the abolition of the tax disc and the government’s crackdown on illegal foreign registered vehicles.