How do I tax a disabled car when purchasing as this must be done by post?

My son has disabled tax status on his car. Soon we will be part exchanging for another car. How do we arrange the new tax to drive home as disabled status can only be done at a post office? Do we just risk it and sort the following day?

Asked on 19 February 2024 by Craig Wilson

Answered by David Ross

We would not advise driving the vehicle without tax, so we would suggest taxing the vehicle at the time of purchase online so you are legal to drive the car on the public road and then sending the required documents off to receive the exemption. If you apply to pay by direct debit the most you will be charged will be a single month of VED.

Tags: dvla disabled drivers ved

Similar questions

Can I get a discount on car tax if I receive PIP?

Can car owner who receive PIP benefit claim a reduced car tax?

Why can't the DVLA take over the management of the Blue Badge scheme?

The Blue Badge Scheme, a much-valued facility, is sadly abused by some. It is mal-administered with varying degrees of inefficiency and bumbledom by County Councils throughout the country. I wrote to my...

Do I need to register my tax exempt car with the DVLA?

My car is exempt from road tax but I forgot to register it this year. I have moved house and was hospitalised earlier this year. I didn't receive any notification from the DVLA to remind me to register...