Motorists could dodge hefty car tax rises (Image: Getty)
Millions of Britons “do not need to pay ” and will avoid hefty price rises set to come into effect in months.
Vehicle owners not planning on using their cars can .
Motorists with a SORN are on public roads but will avoid any form of road tax fees.
It means these , and electric owners will avoid being caught up in the dramatic new rises coming into force from the Spring.
Bills will rise for almost all owners with the most polluting petrol and diesel vehicles most affected.
Motorists can declare their car as off-the-road in minutes (Image: Getty)
Previous analysis of DVLA data has revealed around 2.7 million vehicles are currently declared as SORN in the UK.
Motoring experts at explained: “If you never drive your car and you have a private driveway, or other non-public space to store it, you do not need to pay road tax on the vehicle.
“However, it must not be used on a public road or space at all. Additionally, you will need to let the DVLA know that this is the case by obtaining a Statutory Off-Road Notification – aka a SORN.”
In an extra boost, individuals who declare a SORN will secure a car tax refund for any outstanding months they will not use.
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It means those who have paid their VED rates over a six or 12 month basis are not caught out as a result of axing their freedom to drive the car.
VED rates will rise in line with Retail Price index (RPI) inflation from April with £5 added onto the standard rates for most modern vehicles
This will see annual bills rise from £190 per year to £195 in a simple inflationary rise.
However, with those emitting huge amounts of pollution caught out.
Cars emitting over 255g/km of CO2 will now pay £5,490 per year after the new charges are launched compared to the current £2,745.
Meanwhile electric cars will although first-year rates will sit at just £10 per annum in 2025/26.