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can anyone tell me if there is a grace period for renewal of road tax? I have misplaced my insurance policy and awaiting new documentation which will arrive between 3/5 days so I will be late in renewing my tax so need to know whether I can still drive my car?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Sadly I don't believe there is any 'grace' period these days. This follows on from the DVLA introducing a policy of continual taxation and the �80 penalty system.
As you are probably aware, this an automatic system based on their computer records. If road tax is not renewed an automatic penatly notice is sent out.
As for driving with no valid tax - well you take your chances. Insurance is probably invalid if untaxed both for driving and parking on the street. It's also illegal to park on the street without valid tax. So unfortunatetly a no-win situation.
The only option available in my opinion, would be to declare the vehicle off the road, albeit for a day or two, and park off the road.