This February drivers will be impacted by the changes in February which impact everything from licenses to parking.
Motorists are being advised to be aware of six new driving laws and road changes that are coming into effect this month.
"This is yet another reason why the launch of the long-overdue official Private Parking Code of Practice, that became law five years ago, is very much needed. We fear that without this, drivers who use private car parks will continue to be worse off.”Driving licences The Labour Party government and Department for Transport has launched an open consultation to seek views on a proposal to extend the Ukraine driving licence exchange by an additional 18 months.
Electric vehicles Keir Starmer’s Labour government has decided to reverse the previous administration’s decision to extend the ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars until 2035. This means no new ICE cars will be allowed to be sold in the UK after 2030 – a move that critics have described as “a step too far”.
Traffic fines New rules will be introduced to improve safety on roads for all user. The consultation proposed adding 13 fixed penalty offences to schedule 3 of the Road Traffic Offender Act 1988 . These will be included in the National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme regulations listing fixed penalty offences that offer educational courses as an alternative to prosecution.
Pavement parking Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to implement a ban on pavement parking – as of January 29 2024. Drivers who do mount the kerb and park will face a fine of £100 from the city council, which will be cut to £50 if paid within 14 days.
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