A result !
Hi all
I have watching this thread with interest.. you can imagine that I am often asked this question in relation to carnet issue & extended overseas travel. What do I do about road tax/ MOT ??
I called DVLA Vehicle Policy Unit some years ago & got the standard response that yes, Continuous Registration applies. But if exporting the vehicle for more than 12 months, the V5 should be surrendered & a Certificate of Export is issued to assist with registration in the country of destination. Standard wording on V5 & elsewhere. Of course, irrelevant because you are not taking up residency in another country, purely visiting !
It was implied to me that an official SORN declaration would be an option but DVLA would not put this in writing.... understandably.
It is therefore gratifying that DVLA do finally seem to recognise the overlanding community by suggesting you write to Customer Services outlining your plans & a letter will be put on file.
Thanks to Tony P for constant hammering & especially to Alexlebrit for taking the time to enquire & posting response onto this thread.
Agree... it would be interesting if others were to enquire to see if DVLA continue to sing from same hymm sheet !
Paul
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Paul Gowen
Senior Travel Administrator - RAC Carnets
RAC UK
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