
08/08/2024
๐ Throwback to the Old Paper Tax Discs! ๐
Hey everyone! ๐ Do you remember those colorful paper tax discs we used to display on our car windshields? Let's take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and explore some interesting facts about these iconic discs and civil parking enforcement!
๐ต History of the Tax Disc:
- Introduced in 1921: The paper tax disc was the UKโs way of showing that vehicle excise duty had been paid.
- Annual Designs: Each year, the tax disc had a new color and design, making it easy to spot expired discs.
- Discontinued in 2014: On October 1, 2014, the paper tax disc was officially phased out in favor of electronic records, marking the end of an era.
๐ต Interesting Facts About Tax Discs:
- Collectors' Items: Some old tax discs have become collectors' items, especially those from the early years or with unique printing errors.
- Digital Transition Savings: The move to digital records saves the UK government approximately ยฃ10 million annually.
- Historical Value: The oldest known tax disc dates back to 1921 and is highly prized among collectors.
Do you miss the paper tax disk? I wonder if Iโm
The only person left in the world that has an old tax disk that says Par, Cornwall ๐