Motorists have been warned of new driving laws set to come into effect in September.
Experts at LeaseCar.uk have shared advice to drivers as new rules are introduced, such as a tightening of mobile phone laws and new speed limiter regulations.
With the cost of living crisis continuing to worsen, and household budgets being stretched increasingly thin, motorists should ensure that they familiarise themselves with the new rules in order to avoid being handed a fine.
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A spokesperson for LeaseCar.uk commented: "It is really important for all drivers to keep an eye out on the changes to motoring rules this summer. No-one wants to be landed with a fine or severe driving penalty by simply not staying updated on new regulations."
As reported by the Chronicle Live, here is a summary of the driving rules and changes coming into effect this September.
New number plates
Starting September 1, the new '72' number plate vehicle registration will be introduced in Scotland, England, and Wales. It will follow the introduction of the '22' plate this March.
The new registrations will continue to follow standard rules, such as having white plates on the front and yellow plates on the rear. Additionally, numbers and letters need to be exactly 79mm in height, and there needs to be a space between the numbers that mark the year and the three random letters.
Drivers are forbidden for changing or purposefully obscuring their registration, and could be handed a £1,000 fine for doing so.
Speed Limiters
The UK Government announced earlier this year that all new cars would be required to be fitted with a speed limiter. This limits the engine's power to prevent the car passing a specific speed — through drivers will still be responsible for keeping to limits.
Speed limiters are intended to make roads safer for all users, and mark a progression towards self-driving vehicles.
Mobile Phone Usage
After a prior loophole was closed, it is now against the law for drivers in the UK to be on their mobile phone for any reason — even when at a red light. Before, motorists were technically allowed to browse playlists and take photographs, as they were not using their phone for ‘interactive communications’.
However, now that rules have been tightened, any driver caught on their phone at any time behind the wheel could be hit with a £200 fee and six licence points. Additionally, those who passed their driving test less than two years before could lose their licence.
Transporting goods into Europe
Motorists now require a licence to transport goods for hire/reward to the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
The standard international goods vehicle licence is needed for light good vehicles, vans, and cars/vans towing trailers.
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