London mayor fined after conviction for untaxed 24-year-old Nissan Micra

Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, was convicted in a private Single Justice Procedure hearing and fined for failing to tax a 24-year-old Nissan Micra. Court records show DVLA notices were sent to a Gordon Ramsay eatery rather than Transport for London offices, and the mayor denied ownership of the vehicle. The magistrate ordered a £220 penalty, £85 in costs and payment of the £35.84 outstanding tax.

The tax had lapsed in September of the previous year and the car was observed untaxed on 24 January, prompting the DVLA to seek a court case on 18 August after no plea was entered. The conviction notice was also mailed to the restaurant, warning of further fines or a possible arrest warrant if the £340.84 bill was not paid within 28 days. Khan may seek to have the case reopened, arguing he was unaware of the proceedings due to the misaddressed letters.