‘Grace period’ on motor tax urged as loophole closes

The AA has called for an “informal grace period” for motorists after thousands of people swamped motor tax offices yesterday in a last- minute rush to beat a new motor tax deadline.

There were lengthy queues as people tried to submit the new non-use of motor vehicle forms before close of business.

The Department of the Environment said an online process on motortax.ie is still being developed for the new regime and won’t be able to take applications until later this year.