PIP Road Tax Exemption: How to get a 50% reduction on your vehicle tax

Road Tax Exemption

If you have a disability, own or are considering buying a wheelchair accessible vehicle, you could get a 50% or 100% reduction on your vehicle tax provided you meet certain requirements.

If you receive any of the following benefits, you won’t have to pay vehicle tax:

• High rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
• Enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment
• Enhanced rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment
• High rate mobility component of Child Disability Payment
• War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
• Armed Forces Independence Payment

Please note that you must apply to be registered as exempt from vehicle tax, you cannot simply stop paying it. Further details on how to apply are available on the GOV.UK website.

Additionally, if you receive one of these benefits, you may be eligible for a 50% reduction on your vehicle tax:

• Standard rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment
• Standard rate mobility component of Adult Disability Payment

For this discount, you also need to apply. Information on the application process can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Some vehicles are exempt from Tax

We offer a variety of wheelchair accessible vehicles that could qualify for tax exemption for the following reasons:

• Vehicles used by a disabled individual
• Privately owned vehicles where a disabled passenger is the main driver or primary occupant
• Vehicles specifically designed for transporting disabled passengers
• Vehicles operated by organisations to carry disabled passengers
• Electric vehicles
• Zero-emission vehicles, including most electric and hydrogen-powered models (excluding hybrids)

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Please note that this information is intended as a general guide only; we aren’t able to offer advice on individual cases. For the most up-to-date details, be sure to check official government websites.