A clampdown on overseas drivers and truckers who flout UK road regulations has been announced by the Government.
Offending non-UK drivers and hauliers could face fines and have their vehicles immobilised under proposals put out for consultation by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
A new system will give police and examiners from the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA) the power to collect on-the-spot penalties from anyone without a satisfactory UK address from next year.
They will also be able to issue penalty points against a non-UK driver's record for licence-endorsable offences.
For the first time VOSA examiners will also have the power to issue fixed penalty notices to hauliers for a range of offences such as breaking driving hours, weight or vehicle safety regulations.
Mr Fitzpatrick said: "These tough new measures mean non-UK drivers who break our laws will find themselves in a similar position to UK drivers who are either issued with a fixed penalty or prosecuted in court.
"From next year all drivers without a satisfactory UK address who commit offences will have to pay a financial penalty deposit equal to the amount of the fixed penalty - or up to £300 as a surety in respect of a potential court fine."
He went on: "Our message is clear - those who break the rules of the road will not get away with it, irrespective of whether or not they live in the UK.
"The only way to avoid a penalty will be to ensure that vehicles are fully roadworthy, drivers comply with UK road traffic law and commercial vehicle drivers do not break drivers' hours rules or run with an overloaded vehicle."
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Drunk Driving - Drunk Driving facts: by andy taylor
"The facts about driving drunk include consideration of consequences: Punishment for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or driving drunk, will vary, based on geographic locale and law in that state or county as well as which country you find yourself in. The potential consequences will depend upon whether or not it is the first offense, and whether various punishment enhancements may apply.
Generally, for a first offense DUI or DWI, penalties will include a fine, possible jail time or community service, a driver's license restriction, and mandatory attendance at an alcohol and drug education program.
Why Drunk Drivers Are Dangerous: Imaging studies of the brain when it is under the influence of alcohol reveal that different areas of the brain are impaired under high and low levels of alcohol, according to a Yale study published in Neuropsychopharmacology.
""What we found is that when people were really intoxicated, they drove like they were really intoxicated and in a real vehicle,"" Pearlson said. ""They speeded up, especially on corners, where most people slow down, and crashed more often into other vehicles."" When mildly intoxicated, but below the legal alcohol limit, he said, the drivers seemed aware of the fact that they were impaired and corrected for the deficit. The researchers also found that alcohol had a profound effect on some, but not all, brain circuits activated in sober driving.
The highest blood alcohol level was 0.1 and the lowest was 0.05. Drivers are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol level is 0.08.
Here are some helpful drunk driving facts:
* One person is killed every half-hour due to drunk driving * Each year approximately 16,000 are killed in alcohol related crashes * Alcohol is a factor in almost half of all traffic fatalities * Every other minute a person is seriously injured in an alcohol related crash
What Are Some Examples of DUI Penalties? DUI punishment varies from state to state, so you'll need to check with your lawyer to see what may apply in your particular state. Using California DUI penalties as an example, first offenders who are denied probation can expect the following:
1. 48 hours of jail time minimum. 2. 6 months driver's license suspension 3. $340 fine
As you can see, DUI penalties are fairly harsh, even for a first offense. There are things that can factor in to a first time offense, depending on your state. Driver's license suspension may be part of the package, but if you get probation, your state may allow you to keep your license provided you meet certain conditions set by the court. These can include rehab counseling, safe driver classes, and community service. Your lawyer will have more information, but make sure you understand what you are committing yourself to under a probation agreement. Violation of probation is taken quite seriously and can result in automatic driver license suspension and jail time. "
Generally, for a first offense DUI or DWI, penalties will include a fine, possible jail time or community service, a driver's license restriction, and mandatory attendance at an alcohol and drug education program.
Why Drunk Drivers Are Dangerous: Imaging studies of the brain when it is under the influence of alcohol reveal that different areas of the brain are impaired under high and low levels of alcohol, according to a Yale study published in Neuropsychopharmacology.
""What we found is that when people were really intoxicated, they drove like they were really intoxicated and in a real vehicle,"" Pearlson said. ""They speeded up, especially on corners, where most people slow down, and crashed more often into other vehicles."" When mildly intoxicated, but below the legal alcohol limit, he said, the drivers seemed aware of the fact that they were impaired and corrected for the deficit. The researchers also found that alcohol had a profound effect on some, but not all, brain circuits activated in sober driving.
The highest blood alcohol level was 0.1 and the lowest was 0.05. Drivers are considered legally drunk when their blood alcohol level is 0.08.
Here are some helpful drunk driving facts:
* One person is killed every half-hour due to drunk driving * Each year approximately 16,000 are killed in alcohol related crashes * Alcohol is a factor in almost half of all traffic fatalities * Every other minute a person is seriously injured in an alcohol related crash
What Are Some Examples of DUI Penalties? DUI punishment varies from state to state, so you'll need to check with your lawyer to see what may apply in your particular state. Using California DUI penalties as an example, first offenders who are denied probation can expect the following:
1. 48 hours of jail time minimum. 2. 6 months driver's license suspension 3. $340 fine
As you can see, DUI penalties are fairly harsh, even for a first offense. There are things that can factor in to a first time offense, depending on your state. Driver's license suspension may be part of the package, but if you get probation, your state may allow you to keep your license provided you meet certain conditions set by the court. These can include rehab counseling, safe driver classes, and community service. Your lawyer will have more information, but make sure you understand what you are committing yourself to under a probation agreement. Violation of probation is taken quite seriously and can result in automatic driver license suspension and jail time. "
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