The DVLA have issued a warning about changes to laws coming into effect this month, two of which will affect Scottish drivers.
These changes could result in motorists being hit with a fine of £1,000 if they do not make themselves aware of them.
One of these significant law changes involves driving licence extensions, while the other pertains to rules regarding towing.
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As reported by the Daily Record, some drivers may even be kept off the road if they are affected by the former adjustment.
Here is a summary of the two new significant law changes that will affect Scottish drivers.
Driving licence extensions ending
Licences which were due to expire between February and December 2020 were given an automatic 11 month extension because of the pandemic.
This means any licences which were due to expire last December will need to be renewed by the end of November.
However, drivers may be caught out by delays with DVLA services as a result of social distancing by its workers.
They warn paper applications are taking between six and 10 weeks to process but there “may be longer delays”.
Towing changes
Changes to towing rules mean anyone who passed their car driving test after January 1 1997 can now tow trailers up to 3,500kg
Under current rules, drivers who passed after this date had to go through an extra car and trailer test to tow anything heavier.
The DVLA will automatically update your driving licence record to show you can tow trailers.
However, some experts still hold concerns over the new rule changes.
Jonathan White, Legal and Compliance Director at the National Accident helpline said they were concerned the changes could “present additional risk”.
