Driving law changes you may have missed this month - Medical licences, parking fines and more
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Drivers are being urged to familiarise themselves with new rules launched over the course of the last month amid concerns that motorists could be fined.
With the Labour Government's first Budget looming, motorists could see countless changes being made in the coming days, following major changes being introduced earlier in October.
To help drivers deal with the countless motoring changes, GB News has rounded up the most important new rules you need to be aware of.
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New medical licence and parking rules were introduced this month
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Parking
On October 1, 2024, the BPA (British Parking Association) and the IPC (International Parking Community) formally implemented the Private Parking Sector Single Code of Practice.
The aim of the new Code is to raise standards at private car parks and deliver greater transparency and consistency for motorists across the UK.
The headling changes introduced by the BPA and IPC included a 10-minute grace period for people returning late to their cars after their ticket has run out.
The new rules aim to make parking easier for motorists
PAOther new measures include an appeals charter for those who receive parking charges with mitigating circumstances, with the aim of making things easier for motorists.
Andrew Pester, BPA chief executive, said: "This is a crucial milestone as we work closely with Government, consumer bodies and others to deliver fairer and more consistent parking standards for motorists."
The IPC and BPA are also committed to updating and maintaining the Code, providing guidance on the Code and creating a more consistent appeals process.
While the new changes were implemented on October 1, existing sites are expected to bring their signage and be within full compliance by late 2026.
The new medical licence rules were launched on October 5
PAMedical licences
The Government of Jersey announced on October 5 that medical standards and medical certificate requirements for Jersey driving licences will be changing.
The aim was to bring rules in line with the UK and EU. Changes will include when they need to submit a medical certificate, their driving licence validity period and the requirement for some medical conditions.
The changes will also introduce driving licence groups to differentiate bigger and heavier vehicles which need more complex handling and manoeuvring.
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Drivers could face fines worth £550 if they do not adhere to the rules
PASafety rules
Transport for London introduced new laws for HGVs over 12 tonnes, meaning they will be required to have a three-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating or fit a Progressive Safe System (PSS).
Operators could receive fines of up to £550 if they operate an HGV over 12 tonnes in Greater London without a valid HGV safety permit, or fail to meet permit conditions.
Christina Calderato, TfL’s director of strategy, said: "It's vital that all vehicles using London's roads have safety at the forefront of their design and we're excited that from today HGVs operating in the capital will become even safer."
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