DVLA say 336 untaxed vehicles clamped in Norwich last year

A total of 336 untaxed motors were clamped in 2023 - up by 116 compared to 2022.

And with the DVLA's wheelclamping partner, NSL, clamping 179 untaxed vehicles in Norwich in the first six months of this year, the figures are on pace to beat last year's total.

A spokeswoman for the DVLA said: "While more than 98pc of vehicles on the road are taxed correctly, it is right that we take action against those who break the law and don't tax their vehicle."

The DVLA confirmed 336 untaxed vehicles were clamped in Norwich last year (Image: Archant)

Owners of the untaxed vehicles have 24 hours to pay a £100 fine or risk their motor being impounded. 

After seven days of storage vehicles can either be sold or destroyed, before being disposed of by auction, breaking or crushing.

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The DVLA confirmed its national wheel clamping partner - NSL - have clamped 179 untaxed vehicles in Norwich up until June 2024 (Image: PA Media)

Vehicles can be clamped for having no taxation in a public road, even if it is declared as having a statutory off-road notification (Sorn), or not in a public road if it has not been declared Sorn.

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If the vehicle has been moved, owners are advised to contact the police on 101 or call NSL to find out where it's been taken.

Owners can also pay a 'surety' deposit if they don't tax the vehicle before it gets released.

This can cost £160 for cars or motorcycles and up to £700 for other vehicles.

Vehicles are impounded after 24 hours and can be sold, or destroyed, after seven days of unpaid storage (Image: Submitted)