Can I drive my car legally whilst my new tax disc is in the post?

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Can I drive my car legally whilst my new tax disc is in the post?

I have paid the road tax for my car online and I will receive it in five working days - can I drive only with reference number until my disc arrives?

Asked on 12 June 2010 by ana-maria

Answered by Honest John

Officially, no. But you won't be stopped by an ANPR check because the car is on the system as taxed.

Tags: automatic number plate recognition road tax

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