Drivers are being warned about new motoring law changes which they may have missed that could see them save money on their fuel or hit with huge fines..

Following a bumper year of new rules for drivers in 2023, the Government and local authorities have continued to update guidance for Britons and their experience on the road.

Regional law changes could also catch drivers out and potentially see them on the receiving end of fines, as seen by the new rules for motorists in Edinburgh.

GB News has rounded up the most important new driving law changes you may have missed over the last 30 days.

January 29 saw the introduction of fines for drivers in Edinburgh who are found to be parking on pavements, double parking, parking at crossing points and parking on verges which lie between roads and pavements.

Scotland became the first country in the UK to give councils the power to fine drivers for parking infractions on December 11, 2023, although cities like Edinburgh gave drivers a grace period.

The move has been backed by a number of road safety experts and charities who say people with wheelchairs and buggies have been hampered by people parking in an inconsiderate manner.

GB News’ North West Reporter Sophie Reaper spoke with residents in Merseyside who overwhelmingly said they would support the use of fines for people who park their cars on the pavement.

The Government launched a major net zero measure at the start of the year through the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, meaning car manufacturers must ensure that at least 22 per cent of car sales and 10 per cent of van sales are fully electric.

Gradual increases will be seen over the coming 11 years, reaching 80 per cent of car sales by the end of the decade before all new car and van sales need to be zero emission in 2035.

Manufacturers who fail to meet the new minimum limits can be hit with huge fines including £15,000 per car and £9,000 per van.

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