Road tax

[alan917]

If your boss sends you out in a company vehicle that has no road tax, so its odds on it wont have an mot either who pays the fine if your unlucky enough to get pulled by the police.

 

[strings]

Surely, as the driver of the car, you are responsible to ensure the car is taxed, MOTed and insured before you set off on your journey?

Edna K will probably know best.

 

[Uncle C]

Surely, as the driver of the car, you are responsible to ensure the car is taxed, MOTed and insured before you set off on your journey?

In the eyes of the law, ignorance is no excuse.

 

[Amahwrang]

If it is not taxed it will be the registered keeper that gets the fine, although you could find the vehicle clamped if you park it on the streets, if it has not M.O.T. then it's you as the driver that are responsible and will be your licence that kops it

 

[bhaexpress]

It's all well and good to say that people should check whether a vehicle they are using is taxed or not but assuming it's not your own why would you ? Who ever checks whether a hire car is fully legal ? I never have. Granted if there is a discrepancy then the car can be clamped or even seized. However the name on the log book picks up the tag. However I think that if there's clearly an obvious defect on the vehicle making it unroadworthy then the driver has to take the blame although I'm not quite sure about that.

 

[upthealbion1970]

If your boss sends you out in a company vehicle that has no road tax, so its odds on it wont have an mot either who pays the fine if your unlucky enough to get pulled by the police.

It's down to the driver, upto you to check the vehicle is legal and roadworthy before you set off. If you get collared for no Mot or insurance it's your licence that will get the points.

 

[upthealbion1970]

It's all well and good to say that people should check whether a vehicle they are using is taxed or not but assuming it's not your own why would you ? Who ever checks whether a hire car is fully legal ? I never have. Granted if there is a discrepancy then the car can be clamped or even seized. However the name on the log book picks up the tag. However I think that if there's clearly an obvious defect on the vehicle making it unroadworthy then the driver has to take the blame although I'm not quite sure about that.

Not hard to look at the tax disc though is it

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I seem to be in the minority - it's only a guess, but I would have thought for a company vehicle the company is liable to insure it and make sure it's roadworthy. Obviously not for a private vehicle.

 

[public school boy]

Both the driver and the owner of the car will be fined. If the car has no MOT certificate either you will be done, along with the owner, for driving without insurance as no MOT means no insurance.

 

[vegster]

Not sure exactly how it works but no MOT = invalidated insurance, as does driving without a licence. I would think that if in doubt,don't take it out on the road.

Then of course he may sack you and you will have to claim unfair dismissal..... o my wheels within wheels, what have we started ?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

If the car has no MOT certificate either you will be done, along with the owner, for driving without insurance as no MOT means no insurance.

The insurance situation depends on the terms of the policy.

 

[Arkwright]

To tax a vehicle you must have a valid MOT and Insurance. If the vehicle is stopped the chances are that it will be seized and crushed.

This is all at the liability of the owner of the vehicle, your contracted as an employee and your management will have to pick up all liability.

If I was you I would highlight to your Management that the vehicle has no valid / current vehicle tax at least your covering your back side.

 

[BensGrandad]

Both the driver and the owner of the car will be fined. If the car has no MOT certificate either you will be done, along with the owner, for driving without insurance as no MOT means no insurance.

That is not correct a friend of mine is now retired but was a PS in Sussex Police and she tried to get somebody done on that issue as the car had no MOT and the CPS refused to take the case up as the driver had insurance as per the law of the land. If the insurance company refused to pay out a claim because of it that was a different matter. Hence the person got done for No MOT which is just a nominal fine usually less than the cost of the MOT and it doesnt carry penalty points I dont think.

 

[Whitterz]

If your not insured to drive the car , then It will be towed away. You will recieve a hefty fine and multiple endorsable points (think its 6)
It its not taxed or MOT'd then I beleive the registered keeper will be responsible.

 

[The French Mistress]

You for using, your boss (providing he ordered you to drive it) for causing.

 

[BensGrandad]

On the radio the other day a chap from the AA was saying that the law is to be changed soon so that it will be an offense to own a vehicle that does not have insurance. What about people who own a camper or convertable and keep it in the garage and then just insure and tax it for 6 months of the year when they can use it.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Both the driver and the owner of the car will be fined. If the car has no MOT certificate either you will be done, along with the owner, for driving without insurance as no MOT means no insurance.

Clearly no MOT doesn't mean no insurance. You can renew your insurance every year, but not get an MOT. You only need a valid insurance when you purchase the MOT, but there's plenty of room for not fully complying if you wanted to.

 

[sten_super]

On the radio the other day a chap from the AA was saying that the law is to be changed soon so that it will be an offense to own a vehicle that does not have insurance. What about people who own a camper or convertable and keep it in the garage and then just insure and tax it for 6 months of the year when they can use it.

I vaguely remember hearing something about this a while back. I think the answer was that the owners are screwed; they have to keep it insured at all times, even if parked off the road on their own private property. They also suggested that this was going to be an issue for those rich people that own a collection of cars (although it is admittedly hard to feel much sympathy for them!).

 

[Westdene Seagull]

On the radio the other day a chap from the AA was saying that the law is to be changed soon so that it will be an offense to own a vehicle that does not have insurance. What about people who own a camper or convertable and keep it in the garage and then just insure and tax it for 6 months of the year when they can use it.

So are they doing away with SORN then ?

 

[Gazwag]

Clearly no MOT doesn't mean no insurance. You can renew your insurance every year, but not get an MOT. You only need a valid insurance when you purchase the MOT, but there's plenty of room for not fully complying if you wanted to.

Shouldn't the third MOT read RFL