Tampering with speed limiters could lead to ‘serious consequences’ for UK drivers
Drivers in the UK could face ‘serious consequences’ if they tamper with new vehicle speed limiters – according to a leading car parts distributor.
New EU rules on car speed limiters coming into force
New European Union rules mandating speed-limiting systems to be fitted to new cars, vans and lorries come into force on Wednesday but are not being implemented in the UK.
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GB car sticker no longer valid for British drivers travelling abroad
The old sticker used on the back of vehicles is no longer valid and drivers must replace it with a new “UK” one to drive on foreign roads.
EU flag removed from UK driving licences and number plates
UK driving licences and number plates will no longer feature the EU flag, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
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British drivers to escape EU speed camera fines due to Brexit
There isn’t much to celebrate these days, but one Brexit positive for motorists is that the EU might no longer have a mechanism for getting UK residents to pay for violations that incurred on the continent and were captured by speed cameras.
EU committee rejects Commission push for Wi-Fi-based car standard
A key committee of EU lawmakers on Monday rejected a European Commission push for a Wi-Fi-based technology for cars, backing critics who support the alternative 5G standard.
EU Aims To Make Speed Limiters And Emergency Braking Systems Mandatory
The European Commission has revealed European Union institutions have reached a “provisional political agreement” on vehicle safety standards that will go into effect in 2022.
EU proposes fresh safety measures for new cars
The European Union has taken a step closer to announcing new legislation that makes a range of safety measures compulsory for new passenger cars, after the European Council agreed its position.
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New insurance rules could make motorsport illegal
Motorsport could be made illegal across Europe thanks to a new car insurance directive.