Expiry of vehicle licence or nil licence—relevant NI vehicleU.K.
8. Where, on or after 30th November 2002, a vehicle licence or nil licence ceases to be in force for a relevant NI vehicle by reason of the expiration of the period for which the licence was granted and a vehicle licence or 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 deliver to the Secretary of State the required declaration and the required particulars in relation to the vehicle—
(a)if he is a relevant vehicle trader, not later than the end of the period of three months starting with the day following the expired period; or
(b)in any other case, not later than that day.