Exemptions from paying vehicle tax :Cross Stitch – Motoring

Vehicles that are exempt from vehicle tax still need to display a valid tax disc. When taxing your vehicle a ‘free’ tax disc is issued and will need to be renewed each year. Find out if your vehicle is exempt from vehicle tax.

Electric vehicles

Vehicles run by electricity will need to be taxed in the ‘electric vehicle’ tax class. The electricity must come from an external source or an electric storage battery, which is not connected to any source of power when the vehicle is moving.

Mowing machines

A mowing machine will need to be taxed in the ‘mowing machine’ tax class. The machine must be designed and constructed for the purpose of cutting grass only.

Steam vehicles

All steam-powered vehicles must be taxed in the ‘steam propelled’ tax class.

Agricultural, horticultural and forestry vehicles

Vehicles used solely for the purpose of agriculture, horticulture and forestry are exempt from vehicle tax.