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THE CHANGE IS INTENDED TO MAKE THE PROCESS SIMPLER FOR DRIVERS, WITH THE DVSA USING A NEW COMPANY TO PROCESS PAYMENTS FOR ROADSIDE FINES. 09:03, 30 May 2025 The DVSA has announced it will be

making a change to its roadside fines payment system. The change is intended to make the process simpler for drivers, with the DVSA using a new company to process payments for roadside

fines. As a result, motorists will now be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines. A DVSA spokesperson said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a

standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone." In the UK, the DVSA has the authority to issue roadside fines - also known as Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) - for numerous

offences related to vehicle condition, driver hours, and licensing. READ MORE LLOYDS BANK BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT Fines can range from £50

to £300 per offence, depending on severity, and multiple fines can be issued at once. Article continues below 14 OFFENCES * Using a vehicle that does not meet emissions standards * Using a

mobile phone while driving * Driving without a seatbelt * Overloading axles or gross vehicle weight * Driving without a valid driver’s licence or correct entitlements (e.g., no HGV licence)

* Driving with defective brakes, tyres, lights, suspension, or steering * Not taking required breaks or rest periods * Not having an MOT certificate to hand (if required) * Lack of vehicle

insurance or road tax * Failure to carry out proper daily walkaround checks * Exceeding daily or weekly driving time limits * Failing to use a tachograph * Using a defective or tampered

tachograph * Falsifying or failing to produce tachograph records Following changes on 25 March 2022, motorists are breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel for

any use. This includes taking photos or videos, scrolling through music playlists, using streaming services, or playing games – as the government closes a loophole previously exploited by

dangerous drivers to escape conviction. Article continues below At the time, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "I will do everything in my power to keep road-users safe, which is

why I am taking a zero-tolerance approach to those who decide to risk lives by using their phone behind the wheel. I’m ensuring anyone who chooses to break this vital law can face punishment

for doing so and we’ll continue our efforts to ensure our roads remain among the safest in the world."