Hefty penalties have been put in place
A number of new driving rules are coming into force in August 2023. Pavement parking bans are among the changes coming in, Yorkshire Live reports.
HGV levy payment Heavy goods vehicles weighing over 12 tonnes pay a levy cost for the wear and tear on the roads. However, during the pandemic, the government suspended this payment for in the UK to help haulage companies reduce cost issues and tackle driver shortages. Pavement Parking Ban A potential pavement parking ban has been discussed since 2019, but it's expected to come into force this summer. If this law is enforced drivers could face a £70 fixed penalty notice for parking on a pavement.
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