As a driver with a disability, you may have some queries about whether you\u2019re eligible for road tax exemption. You might also be navigating getting a Blue Badge for the first time, allowing you certain parking concessions. These will be things you want to get sorted before you get behind the wheel, but it may not feel straightforward.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In this blog, we\u2019re looking at all the most common questions that come with sorting out road tax exemptions for disabled drivers.<\/p>\n
Can I get free car tax if I have a Blue Badge?<\/h2>\n
Having a Blue Badge<\/a> doesn\u2019t explicitly mean you won\u2019t pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) or that you get \u2018free car tax\u2019, but the fact that you have qualified for one may mean you will also qualify for a road tax exemption.<\/p>\n Many Blue Badge holders can be eligible for exemption from paying road tax. People who don\u2019t have a Blue Badge might also be able to get a road tax exemption for different reasons.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll automatically get a refund for any full remaining months of road tax when you apply for exemption.<\/p>\n As we mentioned above, drivers with a disability can qualify for a road tax exemption; it\u2019s just about having the right documentation and meeting certain requirements.<\/p>\n To be eligible for disability road tax exemption, the vehicle must be registered in the name of the person who has the disability or their nominated driver\u2019s name. The vehicle must also only be used for the disabled person\u2019s individual needs, so nominated drivers can\u2019t drive the car for their personal use.<\/p>\n You can apply for disabled car tax if you already receive one of the following:<\/p>\n Yes, as long as the vehicle is being used for the child\u2019s personal needs and registered in their name (or your name as their nominated driver).<\/p>\n PIP road tax exemption is the discount you receive when you use your Personal Independence Payment documentation as evidence that you qualify for an exemption. You\u2019ll either get a 50% or 100% discount depending on your rate.<\/p>\n You can claim the disability road tax exemption when you\u2019re applying for vehicle tax. If you\u2019re claiming disabled car tax for the first time or if you change your vehicle, you must claim at a Post Office that offers in-person vehicle tax services. If you are buying a used car from a dealership, they might be able to do this for you, but if they cannot, you will need to apply at a Post Office. After that, you can apply online<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your vehicle is new, you should take your \u2018Certificate of Entitlement\u2019 to the car dealership to claim free tax status. Make sure your vehicle registration number is on your documents.<\/p>\n If your vehicle is used and you\u2019re applying for the first time, you must also change the vehicle\u2019s tax class<\/a> at a Post Office. To do this, you will need to bring with you the following items:<\/p>\n To find a Post Office near you that deals with vehicle tax, visit the Post Office Branch Finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t qualify for free car tax<\/a> for driving with a disability, you may still qualify for a discount.<\/p>\n If you receive the PIP or ADP standard rate mobility component, you can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax. The vehicle must be registered in the disabled person\u2019s name or their nominated driver\u2019s name.<\/p>\n Again, the vehicle must only be used by the driver with a disability or nominated driver for that person\u2019s individual needs, and cannot be used by the nominated driver for personal use.<\/p>\n Standard vehicle tax can be processed online or at a Post Office, but currently, the only way to obtain the disability road tax reduction is by sending the appropriate paperwork to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BF.<\/p>\n You must send the following documents:<\/p>\n You can usually renew your disabled car tax online or by phone for a 100% reduction, but for 50% you have to repeat the method above.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, you\u2019re unable to transfer disabled car tax status from one vehicle to another. When you get a new vehicle, or if the registered keeper changes, you\u2019ll need to apply for free tax at a participating Post Office.<\/p>\n Selling the car also won\u2019t transfer the tax class to the new owner; they will have to re-tax it.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need to change the tax class on an old car back to standard tax if you lose eligibility. If you\u2019re selling or scrapping it, make sure you let the DVLA know.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re the vehicle\u2019s new owner, or the disabled person is no longer eligible for free tax, the only way to change the tax class<\/a> from disabled is to apply at a Post Office that deals with vehicle tax.<\/p>\n With a dedicated panel of insurers that cover a variety of disabilities, we can help you find a disabled driver insurance<\/a> policy that\u2019s sympathetic to your needs and easy on your pocket.<\/p>\n Call 0800 369 8590 for a swift, no-hassle quote or book a callback<\/a> at a time that suits you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nI have a disability; am I eligible for road tax exemption?<\/h2>\n
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Am I eligible for road tax exemption if I have a child with a disability?<\/h2>\n
What is a PIP road tax exemption?<\/h2>\n
How do I make my first claim for road tax exemption?<\/h2>\n
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Am I eligible for a car tax reduction?<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHow do I claim for vehicle tax reduction?<\/h3>\n
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Can I transfer my disabled car tax?<\/h2>\n
Swapping disabled tax to another car<\/h3>\n
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<\/figure>\nChange your car\u2019s tax class from \u2018disabled\u2019<\/h3>\n
How can I get insurance for my disability car?<\/h2>\n