Hundreds of British lorry drivers fined £300 for not having permit to drive through Kent

Hundreds of British lorry drivers have been given £300 fines for not having a permit to enter Kent - a measure brought in due to Brexit. Police have handed out a total of 407 penalties since the new rules came into effect when the UK stopped being under EU rules on 1 January. Hauliers travelling from around the UK heading to France have to get a Kent Access Permit before entering the county so they can carry on their way via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel. The extra red tape has caused controversy and hold-ups at the border.