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Tue 22 May 2007 11:39

MOT Query - punter

If your are driving a car belonging to someone else and the MOT has expired who is responsible if you are stopped and asked for the docs - you or the owner?

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Tue 22 May 2007 12:33

MOT Query - Round The Bend

You.

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Tue 22 May 2007 14:15

MOT Query - The Gingerous One

Yes indeed, you are. And if the vehicle isn't roadworthy then you are also responsible and any fines or points will come your way, as you are the driver of the vehicle.

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Tue 22 May 2007 16:13

MOT Query - Dwight Van Driver

Section 47 Road Traffic Act makes iof an offence for any person who

Uses (the driver),or
Permits (Generally the owner) or
Causes

vehicle to be used on a road without a current test Cetificate.

Both drivers and owner could be summoned. For m /car Max £1000 fine no points etc.

dvd

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