Vehicle tax for disabled peopleYou may be entitled to a free tax disc if you’re a disabled person who gets the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance, War Pensioners Mobility Supplement or have an invalid carriage. |
Using the vehicleTo claim exemption from vehicle tax, the vehicle must be registered in your name or registered in the name of someone you nominate to drive for you (a nominee). |
How to get an exemption certificateBefore you can get a free tax disc, you’ll need to apply for an exemption certificate from the agency that issues your benefit. The exemption certificate will show your name and that of the nominee if you have nominated someone to drive for you. |
If you claim the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living AllowanceContact the Disability Living Allowance Unit and ask for exemption certificate DLA 404. |
If you claim the War Pensioners Mobility SupplementContact the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency and ask for exemption certificate WPA 442. |
Taxing your vehicle in the disabled tax classGet your free tax disc at a Post Office® branch that issues tax discs. You can renew it each year online, over the phone, in person or by post. |
Changes in your circumstancesIf you are in hospital for more than 28 days – or 84 days if you claim exemption for a child – the exemption from vehicle tax will still apply, as long as the vehicle continues to be used for your direct purposes. This applies even if you lose your entitlement to Disability Living Allowance as a result of your stay in hospital. |
Invalid carriagesYou don’t need an exemption certificate to get a free tax disc for an invalid carriage. The vehicle must be registered in your name, weigh less than 509kg and be adapted, used or kept on a road for a disabled person. Your vehicle doesn’t need to be registered or display a tax disc if it weighs less than 113.4kg, is for footway use only and has a maximum speed of four mph. Return to home page Wheelchair accessible vehicles for sale |