The local authorities wish to remind vehicle owners that they have until the 19th May, 2008, to pay their Impuesto De Vehiculos De Traccion Mecanica, (I.V.T.M.) vehicle tax.

After this date owners will incur interest charges and fines, and it is impossible to legally transfer ownership of a vehicle if the tax is not up to date.

The tariffs are set according to the engine power of the vehicle, with the taxes set are: €12.62, €34.08, €71.945, €89.61 and €112 respectively.

Reminders have been posted by the Provincial Collection Agency in Manilva (Patronato de Recaudación Provincial de Málaga) and the sums can be paid into any of the participating banks listed on the reminder.

If you haven’t yet received a reminder, you can go to the office of the Patronato de Recaudación Provincial de Málaga, situated in Cl/ Doctor Alvarez Leyva, nº 6, next door the Policia Local station, where they will provide you with payment form to take to the bank.

It is also possible to set up a Direct Debit, ask at the Patronato office for more information.