Higher roadside penalties for vans, trucks and buses

27th September 2013

The Department for Transport has implemented an increase in fixed penalty levels for commercial vehicle operators.

As well as affecting motoring offences, these changes will also increase graduated fixed penalties and financial deposits for vans, trucks and buses.  Offences against roadworthiness, loading and drivers’ hour’s rules will result in higher penalties at the roadside.

• A £30 fine will rise to £50.
• A £60 fine will rise to £100.
• A £120 fine will rise to £200.
• A £200 fine will rise to £300.

“These new levels are intended to ensure that penalties reflect the seriousness of the offence and are consistent with those in other areas of offending,” VOSA Chief Executive Alastair Peoples said.  “The majority of operators and drivers work within the law, but those that don’t need to know there are increased financial consequences and they should reconsider if it’s worth the risk.”

Increases will also be made to the maximum deposit that can be taken at the roadside from offending overseas vehicles.  Penalty points will not change.