online tax disk renewal

[petercam]

I just used this service at the weekend to renew my tax for the car. However, it will take at least 5 working days to get the new disc sent out to me in the post. Because of the bank holiday, this will mean I will not be displaying a valid disc until the 8th of the month at least.
There was no FAQ's or information on their website about what to do during this 8 day period where I will be at the mercy of her Majesty's finest tax collectors. I am also assuming that a 'disc in post sticker' will not satisfy a blood thirsty traffic warden with the bit between his/her teeth, even though I have already handed over my hard earned for that infernal piece of paper.

Is this a badly thought out piece of legislation, or would some discretion be shown?

(I'm not too worried as the car parked off street at home and work, but others could fall foul of this)

Comments ?

[petercam]

cheers for the replies, looks like the disc will be sent pretty sharpish according to some of your experiences ..... its not going to stop me using my car while I am waiting for it though, even though I'm technically commiting an offence.