Vehicle Registration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2017

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Ceisteanna (501)

Lisa Chambers

Ceist:

501. Deputy Lisa Chambers asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a person (details supplied) qualifies for commercial vehicle road tax on their newly purchased vehicle as a small goods vehicle in particular circumstances; if each of these pieces of evidence individually rather than both of these proofs together would satisfy the requirements in circumstances in which all other information in respect of the logbook, insurance and signed documentation from An Garda Síochána is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47701/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government

To be taxed as a commercial vehicle, a vehicle must be constructed as a goods vehicle and must be used solely in the course of trade or business.  Licensing authorities have an obligation under Article 3 of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 to be satisfied that a vehicle is correctly taxed and it is therefore open to a motor tax office to seek appropriate documentation supporting a claim for the commercial rate of motor tax.  Such documentation may include a certificate of commercial insurance, evidence of registration for VAT or, at the discretion of the licensing authority concerned, any other appropriate documentation that would indicate that the applicant is in trade or business.  It is up to the individual concerned to provide whatever evidence is required by the licensing authority in order for it to be satisfied that the applicant is entitled to claim what is a concessionary rate of tax.