Can Traffic Wardens Disturb a Covered car?

[anonymous-user]

Did know where to put this, so excuse me if this is in the wrong section

I've heard a rumour that Traffic wardens/Clampers can't touch a car if it is under a car cover, is this true?

Back Story - I live on a very small cul-de-sac type road, plenty of. I'm considering an untaxed project car that would sit for a month or two and don't have access to a garage - If I Sorn'd it and put a cover on it, would it be safe?

Keep the Flaming to yourselves if you're going to post "lulz, that's illegal!!!!"

Thanks

Josh

[10 Pence Short]

I would imagine it would get the interest of the local authorities quite quickly if you were to leave it covered on the street for some time. Whether they are supposed to or not, I would imagine the VRN would be checked and you'd be back to square one.

Not worth the hassle.

[jeff m]

What you or I may see as a project car your neighbours may see as a peice of junk and think they have a pikey in their idylic cul de thingy

Problem is....if you go ahead and put an uninsured car on the street and you are asked to move it. Can you?

[Dino D]

Does the law not require you to have on display the relevant tax discs at all times when on the public highway, even when under cover?

[BruceV8]

I was in the same boat as the OP a few yeears ago. I can tell you from bitter experience that you will fall foul of the 'not displaying a road fund licence' rule if you cover the car up. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but thats what happened to me.

[14-7]

Dino D said:

Does the law not require you to have on display the relevant tax discs at all times when on the public highway, even when under cover?

Yep, and to have insurance.

[jeff m]

Dino D said:

Does the law not require you to have on display the relevant tax discs at all times when on the public highway, even when under cover?

I thought the law in UK was currently heavily deployed in police stations across the nation preventing other policemen from stealing their seats.

[Zod]

Most tailored car covers have a clear-sheeted aperture to display the tax disc.

[Tangoed]

You know it's illegal, and it will attract attention. Dont think the covers going to stop them, as long as they dont cause any damage.

What if someone takes a shine to your cover, no tax on show!

[rs1952]

BruceV8 said:

I was in the same boat as the OP a few years ago. I can tell you from bitter experience that you will fall foul of the 'not displaying a road fund licence' rule if you cover the car up. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but thats what happened to me.

You can do what you like (within reason) with a car or what used to be a car or might be worth calling a car in future, as long as it is parked on private land.

If you leave it on the public highway, it is subject to the same rules as all other cars are, ie. tax, insurance and MOT required.

[Nigel Worc's]

I thought there was some requirement or other regarding reflectors and numberplates, both having to be visable etc

[wiliferus]

If you SORN it and put it on a highway you run the risk of being prosecuted by the DVLA, having it clamped, or even swifted away on a low loader.

If it also has no insurance, BiB could come and take it away, and report you for No Insurance (Which realistically could happen if one of your neighbours doesn't like your 'project') Worst still some tit could drive into it. You're not insured, you lose your car.

[Jasandjules]

Simps said:

Did know where to put this, so excuse me if this is in the wrong section

I've heard a rumour that Traffic wardens/Clampers can't touch a car if it is under a car cover, is this true?

Back Story - I live on a very small cul-de-sac type road, plenty of. I'm considering an untaxed project car that would sit for a month or two and don't have access to a garage - If I Sorn'd it and put a cover on it, would it be safe?

Keep the Flaming to yourselves if you're going to post "lulz, that's illegal!!!!"

Thanks

Josh

Easiest way round it IMHO is to rent a garage for a couple of months, or do you have a friend/family member who would shove it in their garage for you?

[slk 32]

with a motorbike/ scooter CEOs are not allowed to remove cover

[untruth]

slk 32 said:

with a motorbike/ scooter CEOs are not allowed to remove cover

They are now

[Dwight VanDriver]

Agree with you Untruth.

Can remember reading the change but b**g*ed if I can remember or find where I read it.

dvd

[Ed.]

Off topic but doe this change if said vehicle is on a trailer?

[esselte]

Ed. said:

Off topic but doe this change if said vehicle is on a trailer?

Then you get into the grey area of "does it need insurance?'

[mel]

If it's on a Trailer you can simply shout "Feet off ground, feet off ground, can't get me" in a really childish type voice at any passing traffic wardens

[Nigel Worc's]

I seriously had a case, in the 90's, where a chap had put his car on axle stands, in the road outside his house, because it'd failed the mot so he couldn't tax it.

He thought he was untouchable

I was nice......