When selling a car, it is the responsibility of the seller to notify the DVLA of a change in ownership as soon as the sale has taken place. Failure to do so can result in a fine of £1,000. If you notified the DVLA at the time of the sale and you believe this is an error, we would suggest writing to the DVLA to request confirmation.

If you did not notify the DVLA of the change of registered keeper, you will need to prove that you were not the driver of the vehicle at the time in order to attempt to challenge the fines. However, in the event that the driver of the vehicle cannot be identified the responsibility typically then lies with the registered keeper. We would suggest seeking independent legal advice.