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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency and road tax
P002812 - 15 March 2023
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0
At a Glance
This petition concerning driver and vehicle licensing agency and road tax was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the issue of fairness in how the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) processes applications for road tax discounts, specifically highlighting that drivers receiving standard rate Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must apply by post only, unlike other drivers.
Action Requested
The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to instruct the DVLA to permit all drivers to apply for road tax via any method—post, online, or at the Post Office—that is most convenient for them.
Key Facts
- Drivers in receipt of standard rate Personal Independence Payments (PIP) must apply for a 50% discount on their road tax by post.
- The petition was collected by Martyn Day on behalf of his constituent Karen Wood from Bo’ness.
- The petition calls for equal service provision to disabled and non-disabled drivers.
Presentation Timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
Presented
15 March 2023
No presenters recorded for this presentation.
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