These appear legitimate to the naked eye, but are unreadable to infrared-based cameras because they use non-compliant, non-reflective materials. This enables motorists to avoid detection by police systems and speed cameras, providing a loophole exploited by offenders across the UK.
[3] When the worst happens, try not to panic. Pull over safely. Inspect any damage. If an animal is badly injured it's kinder to kill it. If it's already dead, you will probably want to remove it. But you COULD leave it wedged into the plastic grille, as in the picture ... provided parts won't fall off and surprise other motorists).
This announcement surprised everyone! National associations of driving educators are not happy (nor is the DVSA itself, I hear). The DIA, ADINJC, MSAgb, and NASP have all held webinars or made video presentations to their respective members (usually driving instructors). It's been clarified that instructors can still help their learners book tests, and instructors can telephone to change the date of that test. All this said, the changes are unlikely before Spring/Summer 2026. Then it will take a few months for the bonuses (or the maluses) of them to be felt. |
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