There are two huge laws coming into force in Scotland this month that every driver should know about.
From driving licences to caravans, the DVLA are warning over some big changes that could land you with fines of up to £1,000.
Other law changes mean that drivers could be forced off the road in November after an automatic licence extension runs out, Birmingham Live reports.
New towing laws also mean there are changes to the limits while going on holiday using a trailer for your business.
Here are the two major laws impacting drivers in Scotland:
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”.
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