A NUMBER of new driving laws have been announced in the past few months with more rumoured to be implemented in the rest of 2022. But which ones are going to affect drivers and learners the most?
Some of the biggest changes in 2022 so far are:
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Speed limits reduced to 20mph from 30mph on restricted roads in Wales
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Highway Code changes to prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
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All motorists can now be fined £70 by councils for parking on pavements
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All new cars will be legally required to be fitted with a speed limiter in the EU
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New rule means drivers can be penalised for even touching their phones behind the wheel
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Speed limits on restricted roads to be reduced to 20mph from 30mph across the rest fo the UK
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The London Ultra Low Emission Zone expected to be expanded with almost the whole of the capital included in the new boundary
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Hopes that expats in Spain will be able to drive using their UK licence while waiting for a Spanish one without having to take a test
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The Department of Transport unveiled plans for UK to become leader in self-driving cars, with many autonomous driving laws expected soon