Several driving law changes came into force this month with drivers being urged to familiarise themselves with the new rules....
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"You can opt to stay informed with any updates and changes made to the legislation via email, which serves as a more practical alternative to checking the Government website on a regular basis.
"It is worth noting that we are seeing a few changes made to road laws; with adjustments being seen in regard to devices, speed and emissions.
"Brexit has also led to changes to rules, such as those surrounding transporting goods to Europe."
The new laws surrounding mobile phone usage whilst behind the wheel have been updated to ensure that the action is met with a greater fine of £200 and possible six points on the licence.
If motorists have held their licence for less than two years they are also at greater risk of a driving ban.
Previously, drivers could use their phones for purposes that were not considered "interactive communications" such as looking for music or texting.
Speed limiters are already permitted to be fitted on vehicles with more than eight passenger seats and also any goods vehicles with a maximum weight exceeding 2.5 tonnes.
All new cars are permitted to be built with an inbuilt speed limiter to cap the top speed of the vehicle. However, it is still the responsibility of the driver to stick to the speed limit.
The change was proposed by the European Commission in the General Safety Regulation and it was passed into law by the European Parliament in 2019.
As these zones become more common around the country, drivers need to check that they have taken all the necessary steps to avoid a fine if they are entering one.
Motorists should check that their vehicle meets the emission standards of these zones, or that they have paid the low-emissions fee before entering.
If drivers don't pay the fee they could be risking a fine of up to £500. Bradford low emission zone started charging from September 26.
Bristol, Newcastle and Gateshead will begin charging later this year.
Drivers should keep up to date with when local low-emission zones begin charging and which class the zone is (A-D) as this can determine whether motorists are required to pay the fee.
Drivers will need a standard international goods vehicle operator licence for transporting goods for hire or reward in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
If motorists are transporting over 2.5 tonnes and up to 3.5 tonnes either via towing or inside a vehicle, they may need to upgrade their standard national goods vehicle operating licence to a standard international goods vehicle operating licence before travelling to these countries with goods for hire or reward.
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