Six new laws drivers must know or they could be slapped with a £1,000 fine.
Theses are the rules that have been updated, changed or introduced over the last year Drivers are being warned they are likely to be hit with a significant fine or points on their licence if they're not aware of new driving laws. The rules that have been updated or instated over the last year while the country has been under various restrictions brought on by the pandemic.
1. Stricter phone penalties Using a mobile phone behind the wheel has long been illegal, but updates to the law this year have seen a legal loophole sealed. People were able to avoid prosecution when taking photos or videos when driving, but penalties for those caught have been introduced.
People using their mobile phone behind the wheel face double the number of points and a Now, any driver caught holding their phone or bigger fine than they would before the satnav whilst driving could receive a £200 fine pandemic hit. and six points on their licence. While drivers of low emission vehicles have 2. Smart Motorways been granted special number plates and won’t be subject to charges when driving in major The roll out of smart motorways seems to cities. have gone on forever, but it is now illegal to drive in a lane which has a red X sign A spokesperson for a leading cr leasing overhead. company said: “Many car users have been off the road for the best part of the year, only If drivers are caught in a closed motorway using their vehicle to pop to the shop or grab lane, they could receive a fixed penalty of up something from the office. to £100 and three points on their license. “Whilst people have been out and about less In some more dangerous cases, stronger over the last year, a few road rules have been penalties are being issued. added or updated. “It is important to become familiar with them before setting off on any big trips to a different city or down the motorway.”
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