Regulation 6 Vehicle licence not renewed
Where, on or after 31st January 1998, a vehicle licence ceases to be in force for a vehicle by reason of the expiration of the period for which the licence was granted and a further vehicle licence (or if appropriate a nil licence) for the vehicle is not taken out so as to run from the expiration of that period, the keeper of the vehicle shall make the required declaration and furnish the required particulars in relation to the vehicle—
(a)
if he is a motor trader, not later than the end of the period of three months starting with the day following the expiration of that period; or
(b)
in any other case, not later than that day.