Written question asked by Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 29 January 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 January 2013. It was answered by Stephen Hammond (Conservative) on Monday, 4 February 2013 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Motor Vehicles: Registration

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what steps he is taking to ensure that foreign vehicles are registered with the DVLA after being in the country for six months.

[140905]

Answer

Information about when vehicles need to be registered and licensed is published at:

www.gov.uk

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency maintains a record of foreign registered vehicles reported by members of the public, the police or local authorities. Evidence that a vehicle has been in the UK for more than six months, may result in enforcement action. This can

include the wheel clamping and impounding of the vehicle. The onus is on the keeper of the vehicle to prove that it has been in the country for less than six months; I am keen that we continue enforcing this.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 140905; 558 cc69-70W
Session: 2012-13
Subjects: Foreign nationals Motor vehicles Registration
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

Motor Vehicles: Registration

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