Driving Laws in the UK That Every Motorist Should Know By Sanjay Naker
Being updated on current driving legislation is important for all UK drivers. Through 2025, a number of major updates have been made that impact most areas of driving, ranging from taxation through to road safety regulations. Below is an exhaustive breakdown of the major changes each driver needs to know. 1. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Is Applied to Electric Vehicles From 1st April 2025, electric vehicle (EV) owners will have to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for the first time. The new policy brings EV taxation in line with that of petrol and diesel cars, and both new and existing owners will be affected. 2. Increasing 20 mph Speed Limits in Urban Areas In a bid to promote road safety, many urban centers in the UK have implemented a default speed of 20 mph as opposed to the conventional 30 mph. Motorists need to be on the lookout for new speed limit signs. 3. Use of AI-Powered Speed Cameras New AI speed cameras are being implemented across the country to catch crimes like the use of...