Driving offences you can be fined for as rule change comes this week
The DVSA is introducing a new system on Wednesday which will change how drivers pay for fines
The way drivers are able to settle up their motoring fines is set to change later this week. From Wednesday, May, 28. motorists will now be allowed to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to pay any outstanding bills. The DVSA has switched to a new payment processing company, which now allows for new ways of paying.
The new system can be 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. But drivers are being told they won't see a huge difference when they come to pay a fine.
The payment screen driver s currently use for standard card payments will look slightly different when the new system is introduced. However, the majority of drivers will not notice a difference as the way you use the payment system will look the same, according to Devon Live.
It means you can choose to use Apple Pay and Google Pay. 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 Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can issue roadside fines (also known as Fixed Penalty Notices, or FPNs) for a wide range of roadworthiness, driver hours, and licensing offences. These can apply to both UK and foreign drivers.
Here are common reasons drivers or operators might receive a DVSA roadside fine:
Driver's Hours and Tachograph Offences
Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits.
Not taking required breaks or rest periods.
Failing to use a tachograph.
Using a defective or tampered tachograph.
Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records.
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Vehicle Roadworthiness
Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering.
Dangerous load securing or overloaded vehicles.
Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks.
Operating an unroadworthy vehicle (may result in a prohibition as well as a fine).
Licensing and Documentation
Driving without a valid driver's licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence).
Operating without a valid Operator's Licence.
No MOT certificate (if required).
Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax.
Failure to produce required documentation (e.g. vehicle registration, insurance).
Weight and Load Offences
Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight.
Incorrect or dangerous load securing.
Incorrect use of trailers.
Emissions and Mechanical Defects
Emissions tampering (e.g., AdBlue cheat devices or DPF removals).
Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards.
Driver Conduct and Road Safety
Using a mobile phone while driving.
Driving without wearing a seatbelt.
Poor vehicle condition leading to immediate prohibition.
Excessive vehicle noise or emissions.
Fines and Penalties
Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity.
Multiple fines can be issued at once (e.g., for both driver hours and vehicle defects).
In serious cases, vehicles may be immobilised until issues are resolved or fines are paid.
Foreign drivers/operators may be required to pay on-the-spot deposits.
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