Hello all,


I am currently studying at uni away from home. My mum received a letter at my permanent address stating I'm fined 100 pound (50 before certain date) for not insuring/declaring sorn my motorbike . As I'm at uni away from home i receive my mail every so often and thus only just seen this letter. I didn't know i had to insure it or declare it sorn. Can I write to dvla telling them about my situation. Will this stop the fine?

Please help.

thanks.

This post has been edited by krishan: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 - 21:38

No, your ignorance of this obligation is not a defence. Your best move is simply to pay the penalty before it increases, and insure or SORN the bike.

Agreed.

There are responsibilities that go with driving/riding beyond just passing a test.

Not getting your post is no excuse either. If mummy isn't willing to forward all your post in a timely manner (and i'd agree with her, why should she?), then change the address on your V5.

Ouch,but true
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To be slightly picky, its more to do with ownership rather than driving/passing a test. It is possible to own a vehicle without having a driving licence (to use off road for instance)