Farmers urged to be aware of motor tax changes or risk severe penalties

Motorists who do not have an up-to-date motor tax disc from Oct 1 will no longer be able to claim that their vehicle was off the road, the IFA has warned farmers.

IFA farm business chairman Tom Doyle has advised farmers to be fully aware of new changes to the motor tax regulation, or risk facing severe penalties.

The changes mean that motorists must now make a non-use declaration in advance of a vehicle being taken off the road for a period of between three and 12 months.