DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The government agency has started using a new company to process payments for roadside fines.
As a result, motorists will now be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines, The Manchester Evening News reports.
This will enable drivers to use their smartphones at the roadside to pay for several offences, such as:
Fixed penalties for vehicle defects and other offences, such as breaking the rules around drivers' hours
Immobilisation fees
Court deposits
The addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options is expected to make the process more efficient.
A DVSA spokesperson said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone."
What are roadside fines?
In the UK, the DVSA has the authority to issue roadside fines - also known as Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) - for numerous offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours, and licensing.
Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity, and multiple fines can be issued at once.
These fines apply to both domestic and international drivers, and cover a vast array of offences including:
Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards
Using a mobile phone while driving
Driving without a seatbelt
Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight
Driving without a valid driver's licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence)
Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering
Not taking required breaks or rest periods
Not having an MOT certificate to hand (if required)
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Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax
Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks
Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits
Failing to use a tachograph
Using a defective or tampered tachograph
Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records
Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
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