Driving law changes from August 1 including pavement parking ban
Drivers have been urged to be aware of a number of new laws.
August has arrived and a variety of new rules have came into force with the new month. Drivers could be hit with a hefty fine if they aren’t aware of the changes – as Yorkshire Live reports.[1]
Some of the changes include updates to heavy good costs, pavement parking[2] bans and low emission zones. Here is a round up of the major changes on roads in the UK that motorists need to look out for.
The pavement parking ban has been in talks since 2019, but its expected to come into force this summer. If this law is enforced drivers could face a £70 fixed penalty notice for parking on a pavement.
Another change is the heavy goods vehicles levy payment. HGV vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes pay a levy cost for the wear and tear on the roads. However, during the pandemic, the government suspended this payment for in the UK to help haulage companies reduce cost issues and tackle driver shortages.
In August 2023, the HGV levy suspension will end, meaning that freight companies will now have to go back to paying[4] the levy costs.
Low and ultra low emission zones in parts of the UK will also be expanding in August 2023. The ultra low emission zone aims to improve air quality to residents of the zone by charging people with high-polluting vehicles.
Motorists who drive in these zones will face daily charge of £12.50. You also need to pay this if you’re a resident in the ULEZ and your car doesn’t meet emission standards
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References
- ^ Yorkshire Live reports. (www.examinerlive.co.uk)
- ^ parking (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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- ^ paying (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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