Learn English – What’s the term for telling the DMV that your vehicle isn’t in use

terminologyword-choiceword-request

In Sweden, when we don't use a vehicle, we tell our local DMV that it's not going to be on the road. Then, they sign it as such and we can pay less or no insurance (although we're extremely limited in terms of the permitted usage).

I want to tell that to someone about a vehicle and initially I said that it might be unregistered but that's not correct terminology. The vehicle is registered, it has plates and an owner.

What's the correct term for it in English? As it's a legal term, I wouldn't be surprised if it's different on the different sides of the oceans.

Best Answer

I just found out that the correct term in UK is

SORN

which stands for Statutory Off Road Notification.

I also just learned that DMV (Department of Motorization and Vehicles) isn't called RA (Road Administration) but DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency).

Related Topic