DVLA introduces new car tax change from today as drivers asked to sign up
dailyrecord.co.ukDrivers should be aware of a new change made today by the DVLA to ensure car tax is paid on time.The licensing authority has introduced a new system that will issue car tax reminders through email or text instead of receiving a paper copy.
Drivers can opt out of reminders if they no longer want to receive them.Motorists are being asked to sign up for a driver and vehicles account on the DVLA website, which will also store other licence information - such as penalty points, the Express reports.
The change is the latest move by the DVLA to bring its services online.Announcing the change on Twitter on Wednesday, the DVLA wrote: "Today we’ve launched our Driver and vehicles account where you can opt for digital vehicle tax reminders and access your driving licence and vehicle details all in one place."Other features that will be added to the drivers and vehicles account in the future are provisional licence applications and a ten-year licence renewal.
Julie Lennard, DVLA Chief Executive said: “We are asking motorists to help us test the service. It’s free, and simple to sign up for an account.“This new service is being developed and we will be adding more features but we want to give customers access as early as possible so they can try it out and let us have their feedback.” The RAC claims that the DVLA runs monthly computer checks of all vehicles registered in the UK.
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