As of today, new rules have come into force giving police the power to issue on the spot fines of up to £100 for a number of driving offences.
A recent survey by Populas shows that around 40% of young drivers run the risk of receiving a fine because they don't know they're breaking the rules by being in the wrong lane on the motorway. We think this is because learner drivers don't get trained in motorway driving before they take the test.
So make sure you remember to avoid these driving offences, and you'll stay safe on the road as well as avoiding fines and points on your licence. For a more detailed look at what's changed, click the link below.
Points and a fixed penalty notices rising from £60 to £100 include:
Using a mobile phone whilst driving
Speeding offences
Motorway offences (e.g. reversing on a motorway, driving on hard shoulder/central reservation)
Neglect of traffic directions (e.g. not stopping at red traffic light)
Neglect of Pedestrian Rights (e.g. stopping within limits of zebra/pelican/puffin crossing)
Load offences (e.g. danger of injury due to number of passengers or manner in which they are carried)
No points and a fixed penalty notices rising from £60 to £100 will include:
Failure to wear a seat belt whilst driving
Vehicle test offence e.g. use of motor vehicle without test certificate
Miscalleneous offences e.g. failure to display vehicle licence
No points and a fixed penalty notice increasing from £30 to £50 will include:
Neglect of traffic regulations (e.g. failing to conform to traffic signs – give way, roundabout vehicle priority, box junction road markings)
Negligent use of motor vehicle (e.g. not in proper control, driver not having full view ahead, opening door as to cause injury)
Vehicle registration and excise licence offences (e.g. registration mark not easily readable)
Motorway offences (e.g. stopping vehicle on hard shoulder)
Vehicle or Part in Dangerous of defective condition (e.g. windows not clear and unobstructed, no windscreen wipers)
Neglect of Pedestrian Rights (e.g. driving elsewhere than on the road)
Lighting offences (e.g. lamps not showing steady light, misuse of head/fog lamps)
Noise offences (e.g. causing unnecessary noise, sounding horn at night)
Load offences (e.g. exceeding weight restriction)
Cycle and motorcycle offences (e.g. cycle on foot path, not wearing protective headgear for motorcyclists)
If the owner of the vehicle fails to declare who was driving when the offence was committed the fine will rise from £120 to £200 and points will be imposed.
If someone is caught driving without insurance, they will be fined £300, which is an increase from the previous fine of of £200.
Source: www.gov.uk
