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Kingston man ordered to pay over £400 after driving car with expired tax

By Tilly O'Brien 18th May 2026

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Local News by Tilly O'Brien 18th May 2026

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The man was using a vehicle in Kingston when it was found to be unlicensed (Credit: Erik McLean/Unsplash)

A 67-year-old man from Kingston has been ordered to pay more than £400 after driving a car with expired tax.

Tahir El Menan, of Kings Keep, Beaufort Road, Kingston, was found guilty in his absence for using an untaxed vehicle on July 23, 2022.

He was using a vehicle in Kingston when it was found to be unlicensed.

Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court heard that the vehicle's tax had expired on May 31, 2022.

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