Hi,
On 27/4/18 I was stopped by a Police traffic car as the car I had just bought and was driving was untaxed.
I had no idea the rules had changed,
it was insured in my name and the police officer let me continue on the basis that I taxed the car imeadiately, which I did.
I've received a letter dated 19/9/16 from DVLA saying that I was stopped in an untaxed car and have to pay an out of court settlement of £376 by 6/10/16.
The letter has the wrong registration number (similar, but wrong) and an incorrect spelling of my surname.
Do any of these details mean could avoid paying/stop the offence/payment?
It seems a long time from the offence to the commencement of their action.
Also feels harsh that the police officer said just to get it taxed.
Thanks for any help
locostmike