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Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Automotive
- Rhyl Journal
How you could get a roadside fine amid new DVSA changes
The alteration came into effect earlier this week, and is intended to make the process simpler for drivers. It comes as the DVSA has started using a new company to process payments for roadside fines. This will enable drivers to use their smartphones at the roadside to pay for several offences. The DVSA has the authority to issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for various offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours and licensing, impacting both domestic and international drivers. Some common offences that could see drivers hit with a DVSA roadside fine are listed below. Recommended reading: DVSA makes change to roadside fines system for UK drivers HMRC How is car tax changing on April 1 2025 for drivers? DVLA issues warning to anyone who passed their driving test before 2015 Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity, and multiple fines can be issued at once (for both driver hours and vehicle defects). Major changes to car tax were also introduced earlier this year, seeing costs go up for many drivers. Zero and low-emission vehicles such as electric cars used to be exempt by HMRC, but this ended in April.
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
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: 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) Recommended reading: 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.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
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: 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) Recommended reading: 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.
Rhyl Journal
2 days 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
2 days 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.
