The DVLA has warned that motorists could be hit with a hefty £1,000 fine for breaking car tax regulations by signing up to a major reminder service in just five minutes.
DVLA officials brought virtual vehicle tax reminders last year as part of the company’s new virtual vehicle and driver account service.
The new formula provides drivers with instant notification when the excise duty on vehicles (VED) is due, ensuring that drivers do not miss paying.
Not paying road taxes can backfire and penalize motorists.
This will most likely result in a £1,000 fine, which could be a major blow to cash-strapped road users across the country.
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The DVLA continues to promote its recall service with the aim of ensuring that as many motorists as possible take advantage of the programme.
They posted on social media site minutes”.
By accessing the DVLA online service, drivers can set up vehicle tax reminders via email and SMS.
The formula works by sending a message inviting Americans to pay their road tax directly to road users before billing.
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Drivers will receive feedback if they pay their VED rates every six to 12 months.
Through the site, drivers can also avoid receiving vehicle tax reminders in the mail if they need to pass completely digitally.
The DVLA is believed to have lost £119 million in profits due to non-payment of road tax in 2021 alone.
However, the DVLA says some of this will have been recovered after motorists catch up on their bills at a later date.
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The DVLA above suggests 55 per cent of unpaid vehicles were unlicensed for two months or less.
RAC troubleshooters and car insurance specialists say the new reminder service can be the number of offenders.
They explained: “The new virtual reminder service is expected to reduce the number of cases of EVD evasion caused by drivers forgetting to renew their road tax. “
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