Sadiq Khan fined by fast-track court over untaxed car City Hall says is not his
Summary
London Mayor Sadiq Khan was fined for not taxing a 24-year-old car in a fast-track court. City Hall says the car is not his, and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is reviewing the case after the conviction.Key Facts
- Sadiq Khan was convicted and fined for an untaxed car through a fast-track court system.
- The car is a blue Nissan Micra first registered in 2002.
- City Hall says the car does not belong to Khan or Transport for London.
- The DVLA accused Khan of being responsible for the untaxed vehicle seen in January.
- Khan was fined £220, ordered to pay £85 court costs, and £35.84 for unpaid tax.
- The fast-track court is called the single justice procedure, used for minor cases and private hearings.
- DVLA letters about the unpaid tax were mistakenly sent to a restaurant instead of the correct TfL address.
- The DVLA is now reviewing the prosecution and case details after the media raised the issue.
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