Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Displaying tax discs ... how does the law stand??

[rockhopper]

I do like that pic of you Rob!

[guest1]

Originally posted by vman
.. he said everyone usually keeps it on them, so they dont get nicked...nic nic nic...oink oink...something like that!!!!

[Melnie Mouse]

Well, you're supposed to have it displayed at all times on the left side preferably at the front of the machine....

but.... as you're all aware, they get nicked even with lockable tax disc holders on sometimes (don't they psychlist?), so upon speaking with policeman, we can carry them on ourselves at all times, displaying a note in the holder saying that's where it is...

IF, we are not with our bikes, they can always do the check from DVLC which will confirm we have paid, which is all they're worried about...

[NBs996]

Yep, that's right. The law says it must be displayed visible from the left of the vehicle. But pretty much any copper will only require you to be able to produce it on demand. I'd guess they might prefer it in your pocket anyway, to help slow down the theft of them - just say you're doing your bit to fight crime!

[Rushjob]

Official version - as above...
Practical version - is it taxed - yes, good show me the disc.....
Has anyone ever noticed that there is a box on the HORT/1 ( producer ) form for a vehicle excise licence?
See, no problemo.....

[psychlist]

Originally posted by Rushjob
Has anyone ever noticed that there is a box on the HORT/1 ( producer ) form for a vehicle excise licence?

Ah, the good old horti, yes I remember it almost as well as the night-time confetti