The Government has announced the introduction of new powers that will allow the police to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving.
It says that the changes will give the police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences - such as tailgating or middle lane hogging - and will free them from resource-intensive court processes.
The fixed penalty will also enable the police to offer educational training as an alternative to endorsement. Drivers will still be able to appeal any decision in court.
In addition, existing fixed penalty levels for most motoring offences - including using a mobile phone at the wheel and not wearing a seatbelt - will rise to £100 to bring them into line with the penalties for similar non-motoring fixed penalties.
The fixed penalty for careless driving will be £100, with 3 points on the driver’s licence. The most serious examples will continue to go through court, where offenders may face higher penalties.
The changes - which the Government aims to bring into force in July this year - are being introduced following extensive public consultation with road safety groups and police forces.
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