Sadiq Khan cleared of car tax conviction caused by ‘scam’
Summary
London Mayor Sadiq Khan had a car tax conviction dropped after it was proven he was scammed. The case involved a Nissan Micra that did not belong to him, and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) asked the court to withdraw the charge.Key Facts
- Sadiq Khan was convicted for not taxing a 24-year-old Nissan Micra, which was not his car.
- The conviction happened through a fast court process that handles many cases quickly.
- City Hall confirmed the car did not belong to Khan or Transport for London.
- The DVLA requested the case be reopened and then withdrawn by the court.
- Khan was fined £220, charged £85 in costs, and owed £35.84 for unpaid tax before the case was dropped.
- Khan was not present at the hearing where the case was withdrawn.
- Motorists upset about London’s low emission zone had targeted Khan by falsely registering cars in his name.
- City Hall said Khan had been the victim of a crime due to this scam, which the DVLA knew about.
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