A tax exemption or 50% discount on annual vehicle tax (road tax) for disabled motorists receiving higher-rate mobility components of disability benefits.
Disability & Work Health
100% Vehicle Excise Duty exemption (or 50% partial reduction)
DVLA
Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.
Take your Certificate of Entitlement from DWP/Social Security Scotland to a participating Post Office branch when taxing your vehicle.
Change the vehicle's tax class to 'Disabled' during the application.
Future annual renewals can then be completed online via the DVLA system automatically.
Vehicle tax exemption status qualifies you for local council Blue Badges, local clean air zone exemptions, and toll bridge fee waivers across the UK.
A non-means-tested benefit for working-age adults with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.
View guide Disability & HealthThe Scottish devolved replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), providing financial support for adults living with a long-term disability or health condition.
View guide Disability & ChildrenTax-free benefit to help with the extra costs of looking after a child under 16 who has disability or health needs greater than other children.
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