Warning to all UK drivers as police seize vehicles because of one simple mistake

08 April 2023 , 16:03

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Drivers have been warned to keep their vehicles taxed after police towed away cars in Birmingham (Image: WMP)

Police have given drivers a warning after dozens of cars were towed away because of a basic error.

Images shared on social media show an Audi among the motors being seized by West Midlands Police as they worked alongside DVLA to seize 'untaxed' vehicles.

Response officers helped the DVLA remove the cars in Birmingham on Good Friday, with 27 drivers impacted by the clampdown.

Reminding people of the importance of keeping their tax details up to date, spokesperson for West Midlands Police wrote on social media: "Birmingham officers have assisted @DVLAgovuk staff today with the seizure of 27 vehicles which were not taxed.

"A friendly reminder to all to ensure you are following Road Traffic laws and taxing your vehicles."

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A total of 27 vehicles were seized in the DVLA action on Good Friday, with police assisting the operation (WMP)

Motorists who do not pay tax on their vehicle can face financial penalties, court action and may have their vehicles clamped or impounded, according to the DVLA.

While more than 98 per cent of vehicles are correctly taxed, the DVLA regularly takes enforcement action against those who "continue to break the law and evade taxing their vehicle", it says.

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), commonly known as car tax, increased in line with Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation of 10.1% on April 1.

An exemption has been given to electric cars and vans, which will remain tax-exempt until 2025.

Drivers who are unsure of their own tax rate can visit GOV.UK to find out the technical details of their vehicle.

Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas