tax disc question

[zookeeper]

I've just successfully applied for a tax disc online - the disc will take five days to come - do I have to keep the car offroad until it arrives?

No. The police can check online and they will know that you have already paid.

from the dvla website

I have not received the tax disc. Can I use the vehicle without the tax disc displayed?

When you apply for a tax disc online or by using our phone service you are able to legally continue to drive your vehicle for up to 5 days after the tax disc has expired while you wait for the new tax disc to arrive. This will only apply when you have applied for a new tax disc before the current one expires. You should continue to display the expired disc on your vehicle, until the new one arrives.

Thanks Bunbaker

Well, the requirement is that you"display" the disc, not that you've paid the tax, but most police, traffic wardens etc will allow a few day's grace. And the police (don't know about wardens) can check online that you've paid. So it's taking a chance, but a very small one.

and to you AO! - Off to bed to sleep easy now.. and to resolve not to leave it so late next time..

No, there's no chance - I have five days form today Thanks anyway

No, there's no chance - I have five days form today Thanks anyway

the last few our household have applied for arrived in only a couple of days so fingers crossed!