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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.
Sunday World
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Sunday World
Driver of cement lorry caught using their phone on M50
Earlier this year gardaí revealed that they issue about 60 FCPNs that come with a €120 fine and three penalty points every single day to those detected using their phone while driving Gardai on patrol on Dublin's M50 this morning spotted the driver of this cement lorry using their phone. After they were pulled over the driver was issued an FCPN (Fixed Charge Penalty Notice). 'Please be considerate of other road users and refrain from using your phone while driving,' gardai posted on X alongside a photo of the offending vehicle. Earlier this year gardaí revealed that they issue about 60 FCPNs that come with a €120 fine and three penalty points every single day to those detected using their phone while driving. That amounted to over 21,500 last year. It followed the detection of 266 motorists using their phones while driving over the course of 24 hours as part of a road safety initiative in January. An Garda Síochána held a national day of action targeting the use of a mobile phones while driving between 7am on January 15 and 7am on February 16. They were added to the 762 motorists who had already been caught by gardaí using their phones while driving since the start of the year. The cement truck is pulled over News in 90 Seconds - May 29th As the daily average of those detected using their phone while driving was 60 last year, the number of drivers in the latest day of action marked a four-fold increase on 2024. More than 21,500 drivers received fixed penalty notices in 2024 having been detected using their phones while behind the wheel. A Garda spokesperson said that driving while on the phone distracts the driver and takes their eyes and full attention away from the road. They described it as 'highly dangerous' and 'potentially life-threatening' for all road users. Almost 60,000 offences with fines and penalty points have been handed out over the last three years. Figures from the Department of Justice show that from 2022 to 2024, a total of 59,603 people were caught by gardaí driving while on the phone. With 21,888 people caught last year compared to 19,106 in 2023, and 18,609 in 2022, it suggests people are not heeding the message Senior gardaí have warned that drivers are increasingly being caught watching Netflix on their phones as well as having online work meetings and social media interactions. Those figures, which show a steady increase in charges for mobile phone use over three years, were released by gardaí following a parliamentary question from Fianna Fáil TD Pádraig O'Sullivan. The Cork TD described the figures as 'very worrying'. 'I see it every day as I drive the roads of my own constituency and the motorway to Leinster House,' he told Echo Live. 'The prevalence and acceptance of these habits when behind the wheel is extremely concerning. Referring to road policing activity during the Easter bank holiday weekend, when 225 fines were issued to individuals caught driving while using their phones, he said: If that level of Garda operations was done every weekend, the possible number of offences would be enormous.' In response to Mr O'Sullivan's question on the issue in the Dáil, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said that roads policing capacity has increased since 2024, alongside measures to increase compliance. This includes further deployment of unmarked Garda vehicles, as well as the installation of more static road safety cameras.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Changes to DVSA driving penalties coming tomorrow
The DVSA is changing the company which allows it to take payments for roadside fines on Wednesday, May 28 - meaning it could be easier than ever to pay your fine The DVSA is shaking things up by switching the company it uses to process payments for roadside fines from tomorrow (May 28), meaning motorists will be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines. You'll be able to use your smartphone at the roadside to pay for offences like: fixed penalties for vehicle defects and other offences, such as breaking the rules around drivers' hours immobilisation fees court deposits This revamp means the payment interface for plastic card transactions will get a fresh look. But luckily, users don't need to adapt the way they make payments, and many might not even spot the change. But the addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay options could streamline the process considerably. A DVSA spokesman has 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 give roadside fines (also known as Fixed Penalty Notices, or FPNs) for a variety of offenses related to how roadworthy your vehicle is, if you're abiding by driver hour regulations, and licensing —applicable to UK-based and international motorists alike, according to Cambridgeshire Live. Some common reasons for receiving a DVSA roadside fine include: 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. 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.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. 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.
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Six arrested at five popular Scots restaurants after illegal worker blitz
All five premises were also issued with Civil Penalty Referral Notices. RESTAURANT RAIDS Six arrested at five popular Scots restaurants after illegal worker blitz Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIX workers have been arrested in raids on five restaurants targeting illegal immigrants in Scotland. The crackdown on three posh eateries and two takeaways comes as part of the UK Government's pledge to restore the immigration system and nail unscrupulous employers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Malaga Tapas in Bearsden 2 An arrest at the Malletsheugh in Newton Mearns Two Malaga Tapas bars - one on Glasgow's plush West End and one in leafy Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire - were hit along with stylish Indian The Malletsheugh in posh Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. The Marmaris in East Kilbride and Lamego's in Blantyre, both Lanarkshire were also targeted on Thursday evening. All five premises were also issued with Civil Penalty Referral Notices and the employers could face a fine if found liable. Four men and two women were arrested for having no Right to Work in the UK and overstaying their visas. The individuals were of Indian, Iraqi, Columbian, Spanish and Portuguese nationalities. Five of those arrested have been placed on strict immigration bail and are required to report regularly to the Home Office. One individual has been detained pending deportation from the UK. Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Dame Angela Eagle, said: 'Illegal working will not be tolerated under this government. "That's why we are clamping down on those who abuse our system and going after organised criminals who sell false promises to migrants about their ability to live and work in the UK. 'This operation is just one example of the continuous targeted action we're taking right across the UK to hold rogue employers accountable and finally restore fairness and integrity to our immigration system.' Pregnant 'smuggler' Bella Culley faces raising child in HELLHOLE prison after shock 'love' confession HM Inspector Lynne Davidson said: 'There is no excuse for ignoring employment and immigration rules and those who do should be in no doubt that they will face the full consequences. 'Businesses have a legal requirement to carry out Right to Work checks on employees and we will continue to pursue unscrupulous employers and those who break immigration laws.' Ramping up illegal working enforcement activity forms a key part of the Home Office's drive to restore order to the immigration system under the Government's Plan for Change. In many cases, individuals travelling to the UK illegally are sold a lie by smuggling gangs that they will be able to live and work freely in the UK, when in reality they will often face squalid living conditions, minimal pay and inhumane working hours, with the threat of arrest and removal if they are caught working illegally. In the latest move to restore order to the asylum and immigration system, the government is also introducing tough new laws to clamp down on illegal working by extending Right to Work checks on those hiring gig economy and zero-hours workers in sectors like construction, food delivery, beauty salons and courier services. The new measures, which passed report stage in the House of Commons earlier this week, come alongside a ramp-up of operational action by Immigration Enforcement teams, who since July have carried out 6,784 illegal working visits to premises and made 4,779 arrests – an increase of 40% and 42% compared to the same period 12 months ago. In that time, 1,508 civil penalty notices have been issued.
