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Yearbook of Road Transport Law

Vehicle Excise Licensing

February 28, 2026
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Vehicle Excise Licensing

This chapter explains the annual Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for vehicles that are used or kept on roads, including how to calculate rates (depending on a vehicle’s size) and renew a VED licence, plus information around Statutory Off Road Notifications (SORN).

Updates for 2026:

  • Updated vehicle taxation rates.
  • First licence rates for cars registered on or after 01/04/25.

Download the Vehicle Excise Licensing chapter of the Yearbook of Road Transport Law

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