Q374: Are there any exemptions to road tax?

A number of vehicles are exempt from the requirement to pay tax - the main ones are:

• Vehicles used by someone who is disabled
• Electrically assisted pedal cycles
• Vehicles going to/from a pre-arranged MOT - see Q360
• Police, fire and ambulance vehicles
• Mobility scooters/invalid carriages
• Historic vehicles - vehicles constructed 40 or more years ago
• Electric vehicles
• Mowing machines
• Steam powered vehicles
• Vehicles used for agriculture, horticulture and forestry
• Gritters and snow ploughs