Hello,
I purchased a used car for which ownership was transfered to me on 29th Dec 2023. I requested and paid for home delivery. The car at that point was untaxed since 02 Dec. The dealer mentioned that the new keeper's slip with the reference number will be sent to me with the car delivery.
The car arrived on 30th Dec 2023. However, it was driven 90 miles from the dealer to my home. The delivery person mentioned that the car was driven with a Trade License displayed on the dashboard.
Upon reading further, I realised that Trade License is not always read properly by ANPR cameras. The cameras are not able to read Trade Licenses if it's not displayed properly. There are rules on this display as well. I did not keep a record of the license number.
I am extremly worried that the ANPR camera would have read the car's license plate and simply sent me an automated fine.
What should I do, this is totally out of my control. The dealer did not tell me that the car would be driven and I thought it would be carried on a another transport vehicle. Basically, I assumed the dealer will be more aware than me.
What documents can I keep for my future record of this situation, for example should I ask for a letter which shows the date and time of delivery to me. What should I tell DVLA when the fine arrives. Should I just pay it, it's an offence in my name for no reason!
Upon receipt of the car, I paid the full months (Dec 2023) Tax immediately. On the DVLA monthly car TAX checks, the TAX will now show as paid for the whole month. Will it prevent this DVLA automated process from trigerring a Tax fine letter.
Really appreciate some guidance on this.
