A TOTAL of 112 untaxed cars have been clamped in the Clackmannanshire area since the start of the year.

The figures for the FK10 postcode from the DVLA show an increase already compared to 2023 when there were just 96 recorded for the whole year.

This action was taken as part of the day-to-day enforcement activity by NSL, the DVLA’s national wheel-clamping partner.

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

After seven days of storage, vehicles can either be sold or destroyed, before being disposed of by auction, breaking or crushing.

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Vehicles can be clamped for having no taxation in a public road, even if it is declared as having a statutory off-road notification (Sorn), or not in a public road if it has not been declared Sorn.

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

Owners can also pay a 'surety' deposit if they don't tax the vehicle before it gets released.

This can cost £160 for cars or motorcycles and up to £700 for other vehicles.

A DVLA spokesperson said: “Whilst over 98 per cent of vehicles on the road are taxed correctly, DVLA is committed to tackling untaxed vehicles.

“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 on our roads.

“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.”