Wheel clampers have been out and about across Windsor and Slough - catching out people who have not paid their car tax.

Between Tuesday and Thursday last week 150 vehicles were clamped by the DVLA’s national wheel-clamping partner NSL, in one of several special operations taking place across the country aimed at reducing vehicle tax evasion.

In Slough 71 vehicle owners had their cars immobilised with a further 26 in Windsor and Maidenhead, plus 25 in Iver and Gerrards Cross.

Bethan Beasley, national wheel-clamping manager at DVLA said: “We write to the keepers of all vehicles to remind them when their tax is due. That’s why it’s so important to let DVLA know if you’ve changed your address.

“We don’t need to spot a vehicle on the road to take enforcement action but if we do, wheel-clamping is an effective way to make sure that an untaxed vehicle is not driven on the road. “It’s never been easier to tax your car, so there really is no excuse. Although the vast majority of motorists do the right thing and tax their vehicles correctly, it is right that we take action against those who break the law and don’t tax their vehicles. Having your vehicle clamped is expensive and inconvenient. Don’t take the risk – it just isn’t worth it.”