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Three UK driving rule changes coming this month affecting millions of motorists
The package targets 65% fewer road deaths by 2035 and adds new booking rules to curb test-slot resales.
- The British government launched its Road Safety Strategy, aiming to cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander called it a 'turning point' for reducing tragedies on British roads.
- Roads Minister Simon Lightwood announced that starting May 12, 2026, learner drivers must manage their own test bookings, a reform targeting lengthy waiting lists and stopping third-party reselling of test slots.
- Revised VAT road fuel scale charges took effect on May 1, 2026, impacting company car drivers through new HMRC regulations based on CO2 emissions that remain valid until April 30, 2027.
- Independent road safety campaigner Meera Naran MBE welcomed the strategy, while the government initiated consultations on potential rules like tougher drink-driving limits, with submissions due by Monday, May 11.
- Authorities are expanding automated enforcement for untaxed vehicles and expired MOTs to increase compliance, with further shifts including the introduction of Euro 7 emissions standards in November 2026.
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These little-known tax changes could be costing UK drivers more from this month
New VAT changes took effect this month, impacting many drivers. Here’s how the changes work and what other UK driving rules are changing this year.
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