New driving laws introduced this month will affect all motorists
02.07.2022 - 17:43
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New driving laws are set to be introduced across the UK this month, with all motorists affected by them.
The changes will impact drivers across the country, but motorists in the region will also have to pay attention to the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone also coming into effect too.
This is the latest in a series of rule changes across the year, after new Highway Code rules and motoring fines were brought into force, and are intended to improve road safety and reduce emission, according to our sister paper The Mirror. Here they are in full:
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Greater Manchester was set to introduce a charging area as part of the Clean Air Zone in May, however backlash to the proposal led to the plans being delayed back in February.
The controversial scheme is set to charge owners of non-compliant vans, buses, coaches, taxis and lorries to tackle nitrogen dioxide pollution, with Government officials pushing for charging vehicles within the city centre.
Decisions regarding how the zone will operate have not been made, but Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for a non-charging scheme. He has said he will continue to rally against the proposal amid rising fuel prices, supply chain issues and the cost of living crisis.
A consultation on the Clean Air Zone, and a revised plan to it, was due to be submitted by Friday, July 1, but no new proposals have yet been revealed so drivers will need to keep a close eye on the changes to figure out how they will be affected by this.
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