Ahead of the new year, some new driving laws and rule changes have been confirmed - and UK motorists should be aware before 2023. Changes involving fuel duty rates, number plates and parking bans are among the new laws.
Much stricter rules regarding mobile phone use in vehicles have also been confirmed. Changes are also being made by car manufacturers so new cars will be fitted with speed limiters.
Below is a list of all the new laws drivers should be aware of in 2023, Yorkshire Live reports.
Read more: 'It's been a hard year', say Nottingham residents as they praise advice centre
Fuel duty rate to change
Fuel duty rates were reduced by 5p per litre for 12 months in March. It means this "temporary" cut will soon end.
In Spring, some petrol stations were accused of failing to pass on the savings to drivers amid the rising cost of living crisis. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt failed to address the issue in his Autumn Statement, but the Office for Budget Responsibility suggested it could rise by 12p.
New number plates
Twice a year, new number plates are introduced and next year will not be an exception to this. In March you may be able to see a 23 registration plate number on the roads, and in September new cars will be registered under the '73' plate.
Pavement parking ban
The huge change on pavement parking will come into force in 2023, with Scotland prepared to ban drivers from parking on dropped kerbs and pavements, in order to improve accessibility. It was in 2019 that these changes were first agreed but the Covid pandemic delayed them being brought into force.
Heavy goods vehicles levy payment
From August onwards, all HGVs that weigh more than 12 tonnes will be required to pay a levy to cover damage to road surfaces. The measure, originally imposed in 2014, had been suspended during Covid after the Government gave hauliers breathing space following driver shortages and cost issues.
Ultra Low Emission Scheme extended
Anyone who plans a trip to London will need to be aware that the "ULEZ" zone will expand to all 33 boroughs of the capital on August 29, 2023. This means any and all cars that do not meet low emission standards will be required to pay £12.50 every time they pass through a zone.
Similar zones exist in Brighton and Birmingham, with Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh set to follow.
READ MORE:
