Four new UK driving laws will see drivers slapped with £800 fines - from parking to speed limit

Four new UK driving laws that could see Brits fined nearly £800 have sparked urgent warnings for motorists. More and more traffic and travel laws are changing for UK motorists, with drivers warned to stay abreast of all the changes to legislation as the year continues.

The new rules impact everything from parking on pavements to speed limits. The changes are continuing at a pace as the Labour Party, which won the general election last week, contemplates bringing forward a petrol and diesel car ban to 2030.

The new Labour government has been responsible for a change of rhetoric around driving as it commits to a net-zero push. The policies are in stark contrast to the Conservative Party, which has slammed the expansion of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods - or LTNs - and Low Emission or Clean Air Zones.

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Pavement parking is now banned in Scotland - potential £100 fine

Edinburgh has become the first city in Scotland to enforce a ban on pavement parking. Drivers whose vehicles are found to be blocking pedestrian footways could be fined up to £100 from 29 January. Highland Council will follow suit within the next few days, with several others considering whether to introduce similar laws. It brings Edinburgh in line with London, which has had a ban in place since 1974.

20mph speed limits enforced on restricted Welsh roads - potential £100 fine

The process of reverting some roads from Wales' 20mph default speed limit to 30 will begin in September, the new transport secretary has said. Ken Skates urged people to contact local councils and tell them "where they think 20mph should be targeted". He was unable to say how many roads will change, and said it would be up to councils to decide which switch. But the Conservatives said the 20mph default speed limit would stay and "nothing has changed".

For those caught speeding in the 20mph zones, you could face a minimum fine of £100 and receive three penalty points on your licence.

New Scottish Low Emission Zones (LEZs) - potential £480 fine

A Low Emission Zone, or LEZ, is an area only accessible to vehicles that meet minimum emission standards, external. This means not all vehicles are affected by the zone and the majority of drivers can still access the city centre. However, any vehicles that breach the emission standards will be issued a fine for entering the zone.

Initial charges are set at £60 per vehicle, reduced by 50% if paid within 14 days - though penalties double with each following breach. Charges are capped at £480 for cars and LGVs and £960 for minibuses, buses, coaches and HGVs.

Oxford County Council is running a 20mph scheme - potential £100 fine

Oxfordshire County Council is rolling out 20mph areas as a replacement for 30mph areas where it is "supported by the local town or parish council and the local county councillor". But county councillor for the village of North Leigh, near Witney, Liam Walker said he had withdrawn his support.

Motorists can verify which regions are currently under the 20mph limit project on the Oxford County Council website to avoid a hefty £100 fine and three points on their licence.