Motorists have been warned of the latest changes to driving laws due to be introduced in the coming weeks, which could mean changing their licenses and increasing the cost of trips to petrol stations. There is a possibility that
Labour’s first Budget is sure to cause a huge stir among motorists as some Britons need improved car safety, as well as potentially higher prices. .
With new rules being introduced in the coming weeks, GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes for August that may affect you.
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The new Private Parking Sector Single Code of Practice is expected to officially come into force in early October to create a more level playing field for motorists.
The Code was created by the BPA (British Parking Association) and IPC (International Parking Community) and aims to raise standards and provide transparency and consistency for drivers.
One of the biggest changes as part of the code is the mandatory 10-minute grace period for drivers. This will help drivers avoid fines if they accidentally go overtime by a few minutes.
New parking rules will come into effect from October 1st
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The Code also aims to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable in society, including protecting Blue Badge bays and cracking down on selfish drivers.
Other important changes include consistent signage standards, a single set of rules for all parking operators on private land, and an appeals charter for those receiving parking fees in mitigating circumstances. .
Commenting on the code, BPA CEO Andrew Pester said: “We are working closely with governments, consumer groups and others to ensure fairer and more consistent parking standards for motorists. This is an important milestone as we continue to deliver.”
The code will go into effect on October 1, 2024, but existing sites are expected to have signage and be fully compliant by late 2026.
Prime Minister Rachel Reeves is scheduled to table a budget on October 30th.budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to table Labour’s first budget on October 30, and Britons have been told to prepare for a tough listen, according to Reeves and Keir Starmer.
Labor has consistently explained that difficult decisions will be needed to raise funds to address the £22bn black hole left by the previous Conservative government.
Many have suggested that a fuel tax could be one of the policy choices Labor makes to restore funding. This decision has divided opinion among drivers and automotive experts.
Last year, drivers at Pennsylvania pumps were overcharged by more than £1.6 billion.In 2021, then Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced the first fuel tax cut of 5p per liter to deal with soaring petrol and diesel prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The scheme was most recently extended to March 2024 and Jeremy Hunt said drivers still needed help at the pumps and the policy was set to expire in March next year.
Some have suggested Labor could scrap the rules to claw back the money, especially as petrol and diesel prices have fallen to their lowest levels since 2021.
Some have also suggested that a Labor government could introduce a road pricing system, such as a pay-per-mile system, to tackle car tax, but this is likely to take longer.
Latest developments:
Jersey drivers may need to change their medical license
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On October 5, medical standards and medical certificate requirements for driving licenses in Jersey will change, bringing them in line with those in the UK and European Union.
Changes include the need to provide a medical certificate, driver’s license validity period, and some medical conditions requirements.
Medical standards for people suffering from vision loss, epilepsy and seizures, and diabetes will also change. All drivers are advised to check the new regulations on the Jersey Government website.
Transport for London’s new rules for HGVs will be introduced in October
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From 28 October, HGVs over 12 tonnes will be required to have a minimum three-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating or Progressive Safe, the latest system of enhanced safety features, to operate in Greater London.・Compatibility of the system (PSS) is required.
According to the European Commission, DVS and PSS requirements, together with other measures in place, could save an estimated 25,000 lives by 2038.
However, the automotive industry will be given a grace period to ensure that their vehicles comply with the new Progressive Safe System.
