New changes to the charging system used by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will come into force in the next 24 hours, meaning drivers can use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle a bill. From Wednesday, the national testing agency and vehicle standards agency will introduce the new method to allow different forms of payment.
The change means the payment screen for standard card payments will look slightly different. Users will not have to change the way you use the payment system and many people will not notice a difference. The change means drivers can choose to use Apple Pay and Google Pay.
A DVSA spokesman said: “Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone.”
DevonLive reports, in the UK, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can issue roadside fines (also known as Fixed Penalty Notices, or FPNs) for a wide range of roadworthiness, driver hours, and licensing offences. These can apply to both UK and foreign drivers.
Here Express.co.uk looks at the common reasons drivers or operators might receive a DVSA roadside fine:
Driver’s Hours and Tachograph Offences
- Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits.
- Not taking required breaks or rest periods.
- Failing to use a tachograph.
- Using a defective or tampered tachograph.
- Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records.
Vehicle Roadworthiness
- Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering.
- Dangerous load securing or overloaded vehicles.
- Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks.
- Operating an unroadworthy vehicle (may result in a prohibition as well as a fine).
Licensing and Documentation
- Driving without a valid driver’s licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence).
- Operating without a valid Operator’s Licence.
- No MOT certificate (if required).
- Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax.
- Failure to produce required documentation (e.g. vehicle registration, insurance).
Weight and Load Offences
- Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight.
- Incorrect or dangerous load securing.
- Incorrect use of trailers.
Emissions and Mechanical Defects
- Emissions tampering (e.g., AdBlue cheat devices or DPF removals).
- Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards.
Driver Conduct and Road Safety
- Using a mobile phone while driving.
- Driving without wearing a seatbelt.
- Poor vehicle condition leading to immediate prohibition.
- Excessive vehicle noise or emissions.
Fines and Penalties
- Fines can range from £50 to £300 per offence, depending on severity.
- Multiple fines can be issued at once (e.g., for both driver hours and vehicle defects).
- In serious cases, vehicles may be immobilised until issues are resolved or fines are paid.
- Foreign drivers/operators may be required to pay on-the-spot deposits.
