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Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The alteration, which came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 28), is intended to make the process simpler for 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: 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." 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: Recommended reading: DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 Drivers warned of expensive 'engine killer' fault in UK's most popular vehicles Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? The rules you must follow Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Guardian
DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The alteration, which came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 28), is intended to make the process simpler for 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: 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." 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: Recommended reading: DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 Drivers warned of expensive 'engine killer' fault in UK's most popular vehicles Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? The rules you must follow Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Chronicle
DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers
The alteration, which came into effect yesterday (Wednesday, May 28), is intended to make the process simpler for 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: 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." 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: Recommended reading: DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 Drivers warned of expensive 'engine killer' fault in UK's most popular vehicles Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? The rules you must follow Offences can also extend to the vehicle making excessive noise or emissions.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
DVLA £1,000 driving fine risk over 209 medical conditions
The DVLA tells motorists there are multiple conditions they may need to declare to avoid the risk of breaking the rules UK drivers are being cautioned that they must inform officials about medical conditions that could affect their driving. The DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) warns that failure to disclose one of 209 conditions could result in a fine of up to £1,000. The DVLA suggests that if you have one of the listed conditions, you might even consider voluntarily surrendering your licence. This might be an option for those who have been advised by their doctor to refrain from driving for three months or more. You might also consider this if your medical condition compromises your ability to drive safely for a period of three months or longer. Or you might need to do this if your medical condition means you do not meet the necessary standards for driving. If you decide to take this step, the DVLA says: "You'll need to tell DVLA and send them your licence. If you have a medical condition that affects your driving and do not voluntarily give up your licence, you must inform DVLA. They will decide if you can continue holding a driving licence." Medical conditions you may need to declare to the DVLA - full list The list of 209 conditions here applies to those with a car. If you have a bus, lorry or coach licence, "you cannot use the online service to check for your condition or report it to DVLA", they add. Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on acoustic neuroma Check the guidance on Addison's disease Check the guidance on agoraphobia Check the guidance on alcohol problems Check the guidance on Alzheimers disease Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on amputations Check the guidance on motor neuron disease - also known as ALS Check the guidance on angina Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on ankylosing spondylitis Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on anxiety Check the guidance on aortic aneurysms Check the guidance on arachnoid cysts Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on arteriovenous malformations Check the guidance on arthritis Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia Check the guidance on ADHD Check the guidance on autistic spectrum condition, including asperger syndrome B Check the guidance on balloon angioplasties in the leg Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on blood clots Check the guidance on blood pressure Check the guidance on brachial plexus injuries Check the guidance on brain abscesses, cysts or encephalitis Check the guidance on brain aneurysms Check the guidance on angiomas Check the guidance on brain haemorrhages Check the guidance on traumatic brain injuries Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on broken limbs Check the guidance on Brugada syndrome Check the guidance on burr hole surgery C Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on cancer (not including leukaemia) Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on catheter ablations Check the guidance on cardiac problems Check the guidance on carotid artery stenosis Check the guidance on cataplexy Check the guidance on cavernomas Check the guidance on central venous thrombosis Check the guidance on cerebral palsy Check the guidance on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease Check the guidance on Chiari malformation Check the guidance on chronic aortic dissection Check the guidance on cognitive problems Check the guidance on congenital heart disease Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on coronary artery bypass or disease Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on cystic fibrosis D Check the guidance on deafness Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on deja vu Check the guidance on dementia Check the guidance on depression Check the guidance on diabetes Check the guidance on dilated cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on drug misuse E Check the guidance on eating disorders Check the guidance on brain empyemas Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on essential tremors Check the guidance on eye conditions F Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on ataxia, including Friedrich's ataxia G Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Guillain Barré syndrome H Check the guidance on head injuries Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on arrhythmias Check the guidance on heart failure Check the guidance on heart murmurs Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on HIV Check the guidance on Hodgkin's lymphoma Check the guidance on Huntington's disease Check the guidance on hydrocephalus Check the guidance on high blood pressure Check the guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on hypoxic brain damage Check the guidance on surgery I Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on intracerebral haemorrhages Check the guidance on ischaemic heart disease K Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on kidney problems Check the guidance on Korsakoff's syndrome L Check the guidance on labyrinthitis Check the guidance on learning difficulties Check the guidance on left bundle branch blocks Check the guidance on leukaemia Check the guidance on Lewy body dementia Check the guidance on limb disability Check the guidance on Long QT syndrome Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on hypoglycaemia Check the guidance on lumboperitoneal shunts Check the guidance on lung cancer Check the guidance on lymphoma M Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on brain tumours Check the guidance on malignant melanoma Check the guidance on bipolar disorder - previously known as manic depression Check the guidance on Marfan's syndrome Check the guidance on medulloblastomas Check the guidance on severe memory problems Check the guidance on meningioma Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on motor neurone disease Check the guidance on multiple sclerosis Check the guidance on muscular dystrophy Check the guidance on myasthenia gravis Check the guidance on heart attacks and angioplasty Check the guidance on myoclonus N Check the guidance on narcolepsy Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on eye conditions P Check the guidance on pacemakers Check the guidance on heart palpitations Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paranoia Check the guidance on paraplegia Check the guidance on Parkinson's disease Check the guidance on peripheral arterial disease Check the guidance on peripheral neuropathy Check the guidance on personality disorders Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on pituitary tumours Check the guidance on PTSD Check the guidance on psychosis Check the guidance on psychotic depression Check the guidance on pulmonary arterial hypertension R Check the guidance on kidney dialysis (also known as renal dialysis Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions S Check the guidance on schizo-affective disorders Check the guidance on schizophrenia Check the guidance on scotoma Check the guidance on fits, convulsions and seizures Check the guidance on severe communication disorders Check the guidance on severe depression Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on excessive sleepiness Check the guidance on spinal problems Check the guidance on strokes Check the guidance on subarachnoid haemorrhages Check the guidance on surgery Check the guidance on blackouts and fainting T Check the guidance on tachycardia Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on seizures and epilepsy Check the guidance on Tourette's syndrome Check the guidance on global amnesia Check the guidance on transient ischaemic attacks and mini-strokes Check the guidance on eye conditions U V Check the guidance on heart valve disease or replacement valves Check the guidance on defibrillators Check the guidance on dizziness (including vertigo) Check the guidance on monocular vision Check the guidance on eye conditions Check the guidance on eye conditions W Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
ITV News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- ITV News
'Better than going clubbing': Why is the West Midlands the street racing capital of the UK?
If you have ever driven through the West Midlands, you might have seen a bright yellow sign, warning drivers that "car cruising and street racing is prohibited'". The signs are a reminder of a High Court injunction, banning street cruising in Birmingham and the Black Country. In 2019, Birmingham was named the "street racing capital of the UK' after figures from the DVLA showed the city had the most drivers convicted of motor racing. What is street racing/car cruising? Street racing is an illegal form of motor racing that takes place on public roads. It involves high-speed racing and other reckless driving manoeuvres, often organised through social media or other online channels. The events are dangerous, involving risks to participants, spectators, and other road users. Car cruising refers to gatherings of car enthusiasts, often involving driving slowly and deliberately, sometimes with the intention of showcasing vehicles or engaging in risky behaviour like speeding or stunts. How did the Midlands become such a hot-spot for street racing? 1986 From 1986 to 1990, Birmingham hosted the Superprix Circuit - a racing event on closed public roads through the city. The event was hugely popular, gaining live television coverage and large crowds. However, it only lasted for five years when the organisation was put out to tender after no one bid to host the 1990 race. That marked the end of England's only legal street race. 2016 In October 2016, Birmingham City Council secured a High Court injunction prohibiting street cruising in the city. The injunction bans people from participating in, organising, or promoting street cruising events, which include driving in convoy, racing, or performing stunts. Included in the injunction are limits on events that cause excessive noise, pose a danger to road users, or damage property, and means that organisers and attendees of car cruising meets can be prosecuted. 2018 In May 2018, Atif Qasim became the first person to be jailed for flouting the car cruising injunction. He received a seven-month sentence after reaching up to 90mph in his Volkswagen Golf along the A47 Heartlands Parkway near Star City. 2019 In July 2019, West Midlands Police released drone footage of the moment they broke up an illegal street racing meet of around a hundred people on the A38 in Birmingham. Spectators had lined the streets to watch the race on Sunday, 14 July, between Minworth and Bassets Pole, and Heartland Parkway in Nechells. Roadblocks were put in place, and stop checks carried out on drivers. In the same year, the DVLA released figures which showed Birmingham had the most convictions for "motor racing on the highway" in the country. 2024 At Birmingham High Court on 27 February 2024, a High Court order banning street cruising across Birmingham was granted to Birmingham City Council. A full three-year injunction is now in place until 27 February 2027, replacing an interim order made in December 2022. The ban also covers Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall. Anyone caught cruising - even as a passenger - can now face up to two years in prison, a £5,000 fine or have their vehicle seized on the spot. 2025 In the last 6 months: 15 people have been arrested for breaching the injunction. £40,000 in fines have been handed out. 640 days of suspended sentences were given to drivers. So far this year, officers have issued more than 90 dispersal orders at street racing hotspots. Anyone refusing to leave can be forcibly removed or arrested. The arrests were made as part of "Operation Hercules" - a campaign to arrest people involved in street racing, car cruising, or anti-social or dangerous driving. "It's better than going out clubbing" in Birmingham about why they are involved in it, despite the dangers. One driver told us "I love cars. It's better than going out clubbing. This is a hobby. It can be safe, it can be dangerous. We try to keep it as safe as we can so everyone can enjoy it. "Adrenaline is a big thing. Mainly, it's because I feel like I have a connection with my car. It brings me happiness. "I know that I will drive sensibly and make sure I'm not doing anything erratic."
