UK drivers face roadside fines for 27 offences as new change is introduced
UK drivers face roadside fines for 27 offences as new change is introduced
The DVSA has a new system coming into place which will speed up how you pay penalties. Here is a list of all the common fines road users face
The DVSA are set to upgrade their payment system
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New changes to the payment system used by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have come into force, permitting drivers to settle bills using Apple Pay and Google Pay. Starting on Wednesday (May 28), the DVSA will roll out the new method to allow different forms of payment.
The change means the payment screen for standard card payments will look slightly different. Users will not have to change the way you use the payment system and many people will not notice a difference. The change means drivers can choose to use Apple Pay and Google Pay.
A spokesperson for the DVSA said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone."
In the UK, the DVSA is authorised to issue on-the-spot fines (Fixed Penalty Notices or FPNs), for a wide range of driving-related contraventions including vehicle condition, driver hours, and licensing offences. Such actions can be enforced against both domestic and international drivers, reports the Express.
Here are the common reasons drivers or operators might receive a DVSA roadside fine:
Driver's Hours and Tachograph Offences
Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits.
Not taking required breaks or rest periods.
Failing to use a tachograph.
Using a defective or tampered tachograph.
Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records.
Vehicle Roadworthiness
Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering.
Dangerous load securing or overloaded vehicles.
Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks.
Operating an unroadworthy vehicle (may result in a prohibition as well as a fine).
Licensing and Documentation
Driving without a valid driver's licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence).
Operating without a valid Operator's Licence.
No MOT certificate (if required).
Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax.
Failure to produce required documentation (e.g. vehicle registration, insurance).
Weight and Load Offences
Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight.
Incorrect or dangerous load securing.
Incorrect use of trailers.
Emissions and Mechanical Defects
Emissions tampering (e.g., AdBlue cheat devices or DPF removals).
Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards.
Driver Conduct and Road Safety
Using a mobile phone while driving.
Driving without wearing a seatbelt.
Poor vehicle condition leading to immediate prohibition.
Excessive vehicle noise or emissions.
Fines and Penalties
Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity.
Multiple fines can be issued at once (e.g., for both driver hours and vehicle defects).
In serious cases, vehicles may be immobilised until issues are resolved or fines are paid.
Foreign drivers/operators may be required to pay on-the-spot deposits.
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