The licensing authority says it could make life easier.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has taken to social media , advising motorists to check that their vehicles' tax is up to date - unless there is an exemption. It turns out that a very small number - two per cent - of cars have this done properly, so completing this quick task could save you on major hassle.
Motorists who do not tax their vehicle can be hit with huge fines, either £1,000 or five times the amount of tax chargeable, whichever is greater. The also risk being taken to court and can even have their vehicles clamped or impounded, Liverpool Echo reports.
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