Car on road

[carsonking]

I have a new van and whilst i am trying to sell my old one, can i leave the old one on the road, it is taxed but not insured i have transfered that to my new van?

[bednobs]

it should be insured if it is on the road.

For example, what if the handbrake were to accidently come off or fail and it ploughed into a group of kids who were walking past and kiled themall, and then their parents all wanted to sue you?

[carsonking]

Thats not the question, i want to know if its legal, it's getting in the way and causing arguments, the road is flat outside.

[redcrx]

"it should be insured if its on the road" = It is NOT legal to park and uninsured car on the road

[jack daniels]

might be a good idea to SORN it but you must have it completely off the road. can do this through DVLA or take your reminder/log/restration book to a post office

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVe hicle/UntaxedVehicle/DG_4022058

http://www.taxdisc.direct.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/ application?origin=vnav_bar.jsp&event=bea.port al.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=Declare+S ORN

[barry1010]

Sorn deals with tax, not insurance.
A vehicle that is parked on the public highway must have insurance by law.
If you have a 'for sale' sign in the van whilst it is on the highway, you could get prosecuted for that, too, depending where you live.

[paraffin]

Any motor vehicle on a public road must have a valid and current insurance document in force.

[carsonking]

Thanks all, i have found a garage to put it in for the time being.