UK New traffic Rules 2024
In which ever country you are driving is must because it is the necessity of today’s life every needs a privat or a public transport for mobility. Each country has its own traffic rules that are to be followed while driving because a country where traffic rules are not followed the traffic condition in that country is really miserable.
If we talk about UK that is the part of united states and is a very developed and rich country that imposes different traffic rules to be followed and has modern technologies to capture that who is following the traffic rules and who is not such as automatic radars installed on road sides.
In UK or any other country the traffic rules are updated year by year observing the causes of accident so the introduces new rules that can reduce the causes of accidents. If you are a resident of UK or new to UK and want to know that what are the updates of traffic in 2024 then we are here to aware you about these rules.
* Mandated Transition to Electric Vehicles:
The new rule that was imposed in January 2024 that a new transformation will be underway in the car sector.According to the new rules UK car manufacturers are required to ensure that a minimum of 22% of car sales and 10% of van sales are fully electric.
The new rules aims to introduce more and more electric cars avoiding emissions. The new rule is imposed by the directive, part of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) to increase the adaptations of more and more electric cars that will promote modernization and facilities.
Those who are not following this rule are imposed to give fines and the manufacturers are also forced to expand the market and sale of electric cars that will promote eco friendly environment without producing pollution.
* No vehicle tax on electric vehicles till 2025:
To enhance the use of electric cars and vehicles the UK government impose no tax on these vehicles till 2025. This is an attractive point that will attract more and more drivers to use electric cars to enjoy the no tax facility for one year. The budget conscious motorist will always choose the electric vehicles to avoid the car tax but keep in mind that the vehicle tax of electric cars will be imposed in 2025 so be ready for that condition also.
* End to Fuel Duty Freeze:
Since 2011 the drivers or motorist in UK were enjoying the freeze in fuel prices which means that there was no increase in the cost of fuel that was a great opportunity for the drivers because the cost of fuel can empty your pockets you may be out of your budget.
Now by the end of 2023 that rule is finished and all the good things come to an end now the motorist can no more enjoy the fuel duty freeze due to the new rule there will be a remarkable increase in the fuel prices so the motorist are suggested to get petroleum alternative for their vehicles that will be beneficial for them.
* Benefit in kind rule:
In UK the employers and the employee are using salary sacrifice schemes or packages that help them in car purchases so in the 2024 the motorists are allowed to enjoy the benefit in kind scheme till 2025 which indicates that there will ne change to this rules in the coming years but in 2024 it remains same so be relax for 2024.
* Changes in eye sight test:
In UK DVSA is the full form of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency that passes new rules regarding driving so in 2024 the DVSA had made new changes in the eye sight test let’s see what are these changes.
Recently this test includes the eye sight testing by reading a number plate of a car at a distance of 20 meters so those who are able to read this they can pass the test.
But according to DVSA now new changes will be added to these tests that will improve the driving standards and the tests will be done in different lighting conditions that we will be implemented in 2024 so be ready for that.
* Enhanced Safety Standards:
Usually when the heavy vehicles carrying goods and are driving on the roads of populated cities that results in accidents so the new rules for 2024 implements that there should be extra safety rules for the heavy vehicles.
With the start of October 2024 the drivers of the vehicles weighing more then 12 tons are supposed to have a minimum three-star DVS rating or install an approved Safe System to boost safety measures.
Those who fails to have such ratings will be fined and will face penalty charge notice. More over the heavy truck drivers are supposed to get a heavy truck permit before entering to designated areas under HGV safety permit scheme.
So the heavy truck divers should hold their breath to face the new traffic rules requirements to avoid any fines and penalty over your vehicle.
* E-scooter trial period end:
From some previous years the bikers were given e- scooter trial period so according to the new rules in 2024 the e- scooter trial will be ended.
Following the conclusion of the trial, policymakers will assess the findings to inform future decisions regarding the regulation and deployment of e-scooters on British roads.
* New ‘24’ and ‘74’ number plates:
As it is clear to all the motorist that they should be having number plates on their cars. All the drivers should display a registered number plate to legally drive in UK. In UK every year new number plates are launched that are given to the new car buyers. So for the 2024 UK has a plane to provide the drivers with 24 reg plate and in march and under ’74’ number plate in September.
* Cardiff congestion zone:
The Cardiff council according to their new traffic vision planes to introduce a new congestion zone. That will impose the residents or the frequent visitors will be needed to get special permits to enter the Cardiff that will increase the travel costs in UK.
Although the decision is under consultation and will be come to an end by the end of 2024 so the details are still under process that the cost will be applied to the frequent visitors or also the residents of Cardiff will be imposed with this new costs. It is to be expected that the new implementation will be imposed in next five years.
Impact of the new laws:
The new rules in UK will affect every citizens life either he is a car owner or a driver of a car, planning to buy a car the new rules will impact you every where here we will discuss some important impacts of the new rule on your life if you are residing in UK and owns a car:
* Impact of electric vehicle transition:
There will be a great impact of electric vehicles transition because most of the cars used and purchased will be electric cars. As most of the motorists will be attracted toward the electric vehicles so the costs of these electric vegmhicles will be increased highly. But a good point is that you can enjoy tax free driving for one year because the taxes in electric cars will be imposed in 2025 to enhance the use of electric cars.
* E- scooter trial conclusion:
Like electric vehicles UK is also launching electric scooters that was under trail so by march of 2024 the trial will be concluded and will explore the use of e scooters in urban cities and how can it improve your life.
* Congestion charges:
There is also a change in congestion charges that will increase the travel cost and will impact the daily routine. Those who are the residents or frequent visitors of Cardiff should monitor the development of the proposed Congestion Zone.
* Impact of end of fuel freeze duties:
As by the start of 2024 the freeze in fuel cost will be finished that will result in the increase in the cost of petrol and diesel that will impact your budget greatly if you are driving on daily basis.
* Impact of safety rules:
The new rules in UK impose that a driver should comply with the direct vision standards and the heavy vehicles owners should be alert that they are adhering to the new safety rules in designated areas other they could face heavy fines.
* Impact of alternation in eye sight test:
By 2024 there are also some changes done in eye sight test as these test will be done more carefully examining the eyesight of the drivers so those who are applying for the first time for driving license or are renewing license should be ready and updated to get this eye test passed to get an UK driving license.
* Budgeting for future car purchase:
As you know that there is an increasing change in the price of electric cars and also the tax process so one should wisely plan about budgeting for his new car in future and be ready to pay all the funds. One should also think of the benefits of using electric cars and also that there is prohibition on the sale of petroleum and diesel vehicles in UK to enhance and promote electric cars in UK.
Speed limits in UK:
As we all know that every country imposes speed limits that should be followed by the drivers specially driving in populated areas.
Same is in UK it also has certain speed limits which are different for different kind of vehicles that we will discuss below to know more that which speed limit you have to follow according to your car type.
UK national speed limits:
Speed limitation means that there is an fixed speed limit that you should not cross it means that you should not drive faster then that speed limit other wise the radars installed on the rose side captures automatically those cars which are crossing the speed limited snd they pay fines for the speed violation.
We are describing below dome speed limits that are for single or dual Carriage ways with street lights usually speed limit boards are present on the road side according to that area but if there are not then keep these limitations in mind:
- * 30 miles per hour that is 48km/h in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland
- * 20 miles per hour that is 32km/h in Wales
- * 20mph zone in a built-up area near a school because there are kids coming out of school so we have to take extra care.
- * 50mph limit on a stretch of road with sharp bends.
Speed limiters:
In UK vehicles there is s speed limited fitted by the manufactures that aims to reduce the speed of vehicle so that it does not cross the speed limits by restricting the fuel supply to the engine. Having a speed limiter you must feel tension free because due to it your car or vehicle will not cross the limit.
There are also vehicle categories to which the speed limiters should be fitted and which does not requires speed limiters let’s have a look:
- * The vehicles which contains 8 passengers seats such as minibuses , coasters, coaches and stretch limousines.
- * goods vehicles with a maximum laden weight of more than 3.5 tonnes are also required to have speed limiters to avoid any accident.
Speeding penalties:
Here we come with the speed penalties that are imposed if some one doesn’t follows the speed limit signs. The minimum fine for speeding in UK is £ 100 in addition to this 3 penalty points are added to your driving license.
One should keep in mind that an individuals driving license can be canceled or he can be disqualified from driving if he has more than 12 penalty points on his license with in 3 years.
Wearing seat belts:
The use of sear belt is common in every country because the sear belt is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of death in case if accidents. So in UK the government also imposes the drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt to avoid accidents.
Penalty of not waring a seat belt:
One can get a penalty of £500 on not wearinh a seat belt so be careful about wearing a seat belt when you are either driving alone or along with your family.
One can also be fined £500 for children under 14 are not in a correct seat or wearing a seat belt while you are driving.
Here we have provided you with the full information about the traffic rules in UK so read the article carefully and learn about the traffic rules to avoid any penalty or fine that may be costly for you and you will also get penalty points on your license that may disqualify you from driving.
