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Rules on what motor insurance you need, what to do if you're in an accident, insurance for driving abroad, penalties for uninsured vehicles and drivers.
You must have motor insurance to drive your vehicle on UK roads. Third…
If you have an accident causing damage or injury you must give the…
If you’re driving in most European countries All UK vehicle insurance…
You must have motor insurance for your vehicle if you use it on roads and…
It’s illegal to drive a vehicle on a road or in a public place without at…
The CMA has provisionally found that Copart’s completed purchase of Hills Motors raises competition concerns in the supply of vehicle salvage services in the UK.
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Tell the police and your insurance company straight away if your vehicle…
Your vehicle tax will be cancelled by DVLA once you tell them you no…
Apply to keep your private (personalised) registration number as soon as…
Tell DVLA if your vehicle has been damaged, written off and then scrapped by your insurance company
If you buy or sell second-hand vehicles, find out how other products and circumstances affect the scheme and how you account for VAT. (VAT Notice 718)
Claim compensation from the Motor Insurers' Bureau if you're the victim of a hit and run or uninsured driver
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
Find out about the VAT liability of insurance transactions and insurance related services.
Apply for compensation for damage to your vehicle - report the damage, fill in the damage report form, provide evidence
This is a tax on insurers and covers general insurance premiums. Find out about rates, exemptions, registering, record keeping and payments.
The order provides measures to increase competition in the car insurance market and reduce the cost of premiums for drivers.
If you’re travelling abroad, it's important to take out appropriate travel insurance before you go.
Scrap your vehicle at an authorised treatment facility if it’s reached the end of its life and you want to dispose of it
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing company cars, including fuel
Find out about gaining approval for a fair partial exemption special method if you deal with partial exemption for insurers.
Amendment to previous motor insurance EU exit SI transitional provision to account for the UK having now left the EU and entered in to the transition period, and amendment to 2002 Regulations to maintain the right status quo in policy...
How and when to make a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) to stop taxing and insuring your vehicle, including when the SORN is valid, penalties and rules for motor traders.
Your insurance must cover you for at least £5 million - check authorised insurers and how you can be fined
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