Three changes for drivers this month that could lead to a £1,000 fine

DRIVERS have been warned to be aware of three changes to road rules this month to avoid fines of up to £1,000.

The DVLA has told motorists to double check whether they are affected by the changes, which includes the end of driving licence extensions.

Other new regulations coming this month include new clean air zones and changes to towing rules.

We explain what the changes are and how you can avoid getting a fine of up to £1,000.

Driving licence extension ending

Thousands of Brits could be caught out by the end of driving licence extensions.

An extra 11 months was added onto driving licences during lockdown to get rid of the admin and costs associated with renewing the document

The extension applied to licences that expired between February 1 and December 31, 2020.

That means if your licence was due to expire on December 31, 2020, you'll have until November 30 - a matter of weeks - to renew your licence.

If you drive without a valid licence you could be fined £1,000.

It can also result in three to six penalty points too, and an insurance claim being rejected.

We explain how to check your driving licence is still in date.

Clean-air zones

Some cities are introducing new clean-air zones to reduce emissions and pollution.

Portsmouth is the latest area to launch a clean-air zone to discourage the use of old diesel cars.