DVSA rule change kicks in and will make life 'easier' for thousands of drivers

DVSA rule change kicks in and will make life 'easier' for thousands of driversThe DVSA hopes the changes will make it 'easier than a standard card payment'.MotoringJames Rodger Content

Editor11:11, 31 May 2025The DVSA hopes the changes will make it 'easier than a standard card payment'. Drivers have been warned over a DVSA rule change which kicked in this week - and will

impact millions of motorists. The DVSA hopes the changes will make it 'easier than a standard card payment'.

A shake-up is coming to drivers who pay for roadside fines, with the introduction of a new payment system. Scottish drivers will be able to pay for fines using Apple Pay or Google Pay from

today, Wednesday, May 28.

‌ A spokesman for the DVSA said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone." The update applies to Fixed Penalty

Notices issued for various offences, including vehicle defects, breaches of drivers’ hours regulations, immobilisation fees, and court deposits.

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The change follows a switch in the DVSA’s payment processing provider. As a result, the online payment interface for card payments will look slightly different, though the process remains

the same for users.

Most drivers are unlikely to notice any major changes. When a fine is issued, the DVSA will send a payment code via email and text, along with the amount due and a deadline.

Article continues below Failure to pay on time can lead to vehicle immobilisation, additional charges, or prosecution. Fines typically range from £50 to £300 per offence, and multiple fines

can be issued at once.

Reasons for fines include driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering, dangerous load securing or overloaded vehicles, failure to carry out proper daily walkaround

checks, and operating an unroadworthy vehicle (may result in a prohibition as well as a fine).

Driving without a valid driver’s licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence) is another reason, as well as operating without a valid Operator’s Licence. No MOT certificate (if

required) could also get you fined.

Article continues below Lack of vehicle insurance or road tax, and failure to produce required documentation (e.g. vehicle registration, insurance), could also be reasons.

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.