MORE than 600 untaxed cars were clamped around Cumbria last year.

According to research conducted by the DVLA, there were 642 untaxed vehicles clamped in 2023.

In comparison, there were 230 reports of clamped cars around the county between January to the end of June this year.

Take a look at the map to see the number of vehicles clamped in your area for driving without a licence.

In South Cumbria, between January to the end of June this year, statistics show 76 vehicles were clamped in Barrow; 23 were clamped in Kendal with a further eight clamps recorded in Windermere.

North of the county, there were 79 incidents of clamping in Carlisle; 34 reports of cars being clamped in Whitehaven with 18 more recorded in Workington.

A DVLA spokesperson said: “Whilst over 98% of vehicles are taxed correctly, DVLA is committed to keeping untaxed vehicles off our roads.

 “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.

 “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.”

Owners of the untaxed 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.

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.