New driving rules coming into place next year that every motorist should be aware of
dailyrecord.co.ukMotorists have seen several changes throughout 2022, and will be seeing more as we head into 2023.This year the Highway Code was updated to give road users such as cyclists and horse riders a little more room.
Mobile phone restrictions were also expanded to ensure that motorists keep their eyes on the road.2023 will see the introduction of new rules and laws that drivers should take note of.
While some shake-ups could occur during the year, there are a number of changes that we already know about.As reported by the Hull Daily Mail, here are a few of the upcoming changes that motorists should keep in mind going into the New Year.Fuel duty rate to change: Fuel duty rates were reduced by 5p per litre for 12 months with the "temporary" cut due to end on March 23, 2023.
The Treasury insisted no decision had been made however the Office for Budget Responsibility suggested it could rise by 12p.New licence plates: From March you may be able to see a 23 registration plate number on the roads, and in September new cars will be registered under the '73' plate.Pavement parking ban: Scotland set to ban drivers from parking on dropped kerbs and pavements, in order to improve accessibility.
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