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Apr 26, 2014 13:46:49 GMT
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My insurance runs out on the 29th - can't afford to renew until the 2nd. Do I have to fart around with SORN or is there some small grace period before I get a fine?
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'98 e36 316i lux
'97 mx5 harvard
'87 Saab 900 T16s
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omega
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Apr 26, 2014 14:05:16 GMT
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no grace period
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VIP
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Apr 26, 2014 14:59:01 GMT
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It literally won't matter.
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`state
Yorkshire and The Humber
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Apr 26, 2014 14:59:53 GMT
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You'll be fine. Ive risked it afew times now for up to acouple of weeks with no bother.
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Look at all the plastic people who live without a care.Try to sit with me around my table,but never bring a chair.
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1900sr
Part of things
I like Mantas me!
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Apr 26, 2014 15:21:39 GMT
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You'll be fine, if it's been a couple of weeks and they notice you'll get a letter informing you of the situation. If it's not sorted you'll then get fined. At least that's what DVLA told me a year or so back when we had a problem with a plate transfer (couldn't SORN the old car while the transfer was going through, and had already transferred insurance onto the new car).
I'm assuming the car will be kept off road while it's not insured? If it's on the public highway it'll need to be insured even if it's only parked.
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Last Edit: Apr 26, 2014 15:23:12 GMT by 1900sr
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Apr 27, 2014 22:08:25 GMT
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I forgot to sorn a car after i bought it for about 10 months, they didnt pursue me, so i think you'll be alright.
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Apr 29, 2014 22:12:20 GMT
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They will send a reminder after 14 days so in theory you do get a grace period.
FWIW the 'fine' is not a legally binding fine it is a penalty charge which you are not under any legal obligation to pay.
Just don't use the car during the uninsured period.
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