Warning to Scots drivers over change to roadside fine rules from TOMORROW
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A WARNING has been issued to Scottish drivers over a change on how to pay roadside fines from tomorrow.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has a new system coming into place this week.
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A change will be made on how roadside payments are made
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From Wednesday, May 28 DVSA roadside fines will be able to be paid using Apple Pay or Google Pay to settle the bill.
This is set to make the process faster and more convenient.
The system is used to pay for things like fixed penalties for vehicle defects and other offences such as breaking the rules around drivers' hours, immobilisation fees and court deposits.
The change comes after a switch in the company that processes payments for the DVSA.
It means that the payment screen for standard card payments will look a bit different.
But motorists will not have to change the way they use the payment system, and many won't notice a difference.
Apple Pay and Google Pay will be available to use while making a payment.
A DVSA spokesman said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone."
In the UK, the DVSA can issue roadside fines, also known as Fixed Penalty Notices, for a number of roadworthiness, driver hours and licensing offences.
And these can apply to UK and foreign drivers.
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Drivers will receive a payment code via email and text from the DVSA, which will include the amount due and a deadline for payment.
If you do not pay on time, your vehicle could be immobilised, you may incur additional charges, or face prosecution in court.
Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence - depending on the severity.
Multiple fines can be issued at one time.
In serious cases, vehicles may be immobilised until issues are resolved or fines are paid.
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