So why is being parked on the road different between tax and MOT?  It's still a public road, even if you're parked on it, unless it specifically states that it's private.  Not having anywhere else to store it in the meantime is irrelevant, that wouldn't work for tax or insurance. 

MOT fine has gone up considerably, it used to be £100!!  When did it change to a grand?

A residential street makes no difference, it is still a public highway unless it is a private road.

As for 101 I would not trust them to make me a cup of tea, ask a proper traffic officer and you would get a correct response and the right answer.

The .gov website shows that a car without MOT on a public road can attract a fine of up to £1000 and yet people still argue the toss.

 

1 hour ago, simcor said:

A residential street makes no difference, it is still a public highway unless it is a private road.

As for 101 I would not trust them to make me a cup of tea, ask a proper traffic officer and you would get a correct response and the right answer.

The .gov website shows that a car without MOT on a public road can attract a fine of up to £1000 and yet people still argue the toss.

 

Clive, @Stoney871 might know the answer, but I have the feeling it could be irrelevant for Jamie now :(

Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act (1988) applies.
It is not illegal to have a vehicle without a current MoT parked on a public highway however it is illegal to drive it unless going directly to a pre-booked MoT.

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You are also permitted to drive the car to a garage for pre-booked repairs/rectification of the MoT fail faults.

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So like that Stoney came here. When some people were arguing stupidly

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54 minutes ago, Ken.K said:

So like that Stoney came here. When some people were arguing stupidly


 

I disagree, he might be wrong! 

I disagree, he might be wrong! 

Of course he is. What does he know. After all he only drinks tea. Hahaha

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6 minutes ago, Ken.K said:

 

Of course he is. What does he know. After all he only drinks tea. Hahaha


 

 

With some donuts? Is that just stereotyping now? 

2 hours ago, Stoney871 said:

Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act (1988) applies.
It is not illegal to have a vehicle without a current MoT parked on a public highway however it is illegal to drive it unless going directly to a pre-booked MoT.

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Good to know, thanks Clive.  Unfortuantely though, it doesn't make any difference now, as the car is "permanently" off the road...

Permanently? Doesn't sound good

***EDIT*** Just seen you're post in 'I Don't Like' thread. Glad you're ok!!

Park this in front of your house and see what they say. [emoji23]

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To drive a car you need all three tax mot n insurance 

parked on private property n not used don't need any.

council property n not used I wouldn't think be an issue with just tax n insurance 

but if you want my opinion I WOULNDT chance it you know what the laws like these days they will pin something on you 

23 hours ago, Zico said:

Permanently? Doesn't sound good

***EDIT*** Just seen you're post in 'I Don't Like' thread. Glad you're ok!!

Thanks.  With the best will in the world, I don't think anything would get it through an MOT now...

22 hours ago, Ken.K said:

Park this in front of your house and see what they say.

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Yeah...  The irony is that it actually is off the road now, on private property.  It just so happens that the private property is somebody's field.

21 hours ago, Damien said:

To drive a car you need all three tax mot n insurance 

parked on private property n not used don't need any.

council property n not used I wouldn't think be an issue with just tax n insurance 

but if you want my opinion I WOULNDT chance it you know what the laws like these days they will pin something on you 

Stoneys word is good enough for me, he has been with the force for long enough to know whats what. Why are we even still discussing this lol, the car is a write off now!

5 minutes ago, WES180 said:

Stoneys word is good enough for me, he has been with the force for long enough to know whats what. Why are we even still discussing this lol, the car is a write off now!

Exactly.  If it is in the Road Traffic Act, then it is good enough for me regardless of what an individual's opinion may be.  As you say, it is a redundant discussion now anyway.

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On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Stoney871 said:

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Im not that keen on your hats, must be another idea on trial, definitely prefer our lots baseball caps!