Almost 250 untaxed vehicles were clamped in Colchester in the first half of 2024. 

A total of 249 untaxed motors were clamped in Colchester, Tiptree and the surrounding area from January to the end of June by the DVLA’s wheelclamping partner NSL.

It come after 294 untaxed vehicles were clamped during the whole of 2023 in the CO1 to C05 postcodes.

Owners of untaxed vehicles have 24 hours to pay a £100 fine or risk their motor being impounded. 

After seven days of storage, vehicles will be sold or destroyed - being disposed of by auction, breaking or crushing.

If a vehicle has been moved, owners are advised to contact the police on 101 or call NSL to find out where it has been taken.

A DVLA spokesman said: “Whilst over 98 per cent of vehicles are taxed correctly, DVLA is committed to keeping untaxed vehicles off our roads.

 “We have a range of enforcement measures, including fines and penalties, and are working hard with our national wheel clamping partner to clamp untaxed vehicles.

 “It is easy for drivers to pay their vehicle tax, including using our quick and accessible online services or spread the cost using Direct Debit.”