Paid out of court settlement late
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Hi all,
I recently transferred ownership of a car from my dad to myself. The car was SORN and I changed ownership via the V5 process. I didn't realise that I had to redeclare the car as SORN (This is completely my fault). I went away for several months and had a number of letters from the DVLA. The most recent one is an out of court settlement for £80 accompanied with a notice that I must pay by December 26th or face court action. I accept that I broke the law so paid this immediately this morning. Can anyone shed any light on where I stand, given that I have now paid the fine? Will I still face court action?
I recently transferred ownership of a car from my dad to myself. The car was SORN and I changed ownership via the V5 process. I didn't realise that I had to redeclare the car as SORN (This is completely my fault). I went away for several months and had a number of letters from the DVLA. The most recent one is an out of court settlement for £80 accompanied with a notice that I must pay by December 26th or face court action. I accept that I broke the law so paid this immediately this morning. Can anyone shed any light on where I stand, given that I have now paid the fine? Will I still face court action?
GusPaterson said:
Hi all,
I recently transferred ownership of a car from my dad to myself. The car was SORN and I changed ownership via the V5 process. I didn't realise that I had to redeclare the car as SORN (This is completely my fault). I went away for several months and had a number of letters from the DVLA. The most recent one is an out of court settlement for £80 accompanied with a notice that I must pay by December 26th or face court action. I accept that I broke the law so paid this immediately this morning. Can anyone shed any light on where I stand, given that I have now paid the fine? Will I still face court action?
I would like to think there may well be a "grace" period before they start action to cover the possibility of slightly slow payments, but ultimately the only people likely to know will be DVLA.I recently transferred ownership of a car from my dad to myself. The car was SORN and I changed ownership via the V5 process. I didn't realise that I had to redeclare the car as SORN (This is completely my fault). I went away for several months and had a number of letters from the DVLA. The most recent one is an out of court settlement for £80 accompanied with a notice that I must pay by December 26th or face court action. I accept that I broke the law so paid this immediately this morning. Can anyone shed any light on where I stand, given that I have now paid the fine? Will I still face court action?
Rather than asking t'interwebz your time would be put to better use by phoning them.
GusPaterson said:
Hi all,
I recently transferred ownership of a car from my dad to myself. The car was SORN and I changed ownership via the V5 process. I didn't realise that I had to redeclare the car as SORN (This is completely my fault). I went away for several months and had a number of letters from the DVLA. The most recent one is an out of court settlement for £80 accompanied with a notice that I must pay by December 26th or face court action. I accept that I broke the law so paid this immediately this morning. Can anyone shed any light on where I stand, given that I have now paid the fine? Will I still face court action?
Will probably be ok, and at worst shouldn't result in you having to go away for a few months again I recently transferred ownership of a car from my dad to myself. The car was SORN and I changed ownership via the V5 process. I didn't realise that I had to redeclare the car as SORN (This is completely my fault). I went away for several months and had a number of letters from the DVLA. The most recent one is an out of court settlement for £80 accompanied with a notice that I must pay by December 26th or face court action. I accept that I broke the law so paid this immediately this morning. Can anyone shed any light on where I stand, given that I have now paid the fine? Will I still face court action?
semisane said:
Typically acerbic
I don't think the op has ignored anything- it would though be advisable if you are away for some time to ensure post is forwarded or monitored.
Learnt my lesson with this one (and that you need to re-update a SORN if a vehicle changes hands) and will get all my post opened for me if going away for extended periods in the future!I don't think the op has ignored anything- it would though be advisable if you are away for some time to ensure post is forwarded or monitored.
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