Noticed in the BBC web news this morning:
The tax disc to show motorists have paid vehicle excise duty is to be replaced with an electronic system, Chancellor George Osborne is to announce in his Autumn Statement.
The disc was introduced in 1921 but officials say it is no longer needed with the DVLA and police now relying on an electronic register.
The new system will allow people to pay the charge by monthly direct debit.
The Treasury said it showed government was moving "into the modern age".
It would also make "dealing with government more hassle free", a spokesman added.
The changes are expected to come into effect in October 2014.
I, for one, look forward to paying £0.00 per month by direct debit
