Four driving law and rule changes in October 2024 - including free parking for all

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There are a number of changes set to come into place in October - including at least one which will be welcomed by most motorists

Motorists are set to see a number of changes in October - and some will be welcomed by motorists. For a new parking code means "all private parking operators" will have to stick to the same set of rules and this includes giving a period of grace for motorists a few minutes late back to their vehicle.

It also addresses the misuse of disabled parking bays and keeps a cap on parking charges. There are a number of other changes coming into force next month in addition to the parking rules review.

These cover a number of areas from petrol and driving costs to medical certificates and rules for HGV drivers. Many of the changes will affect all motorists.(google latest news)

Parking

There are major changes being implemented across private car parks in October. The British Parking Association (BPA) and the International Parking Community (IPC), the two trade bodies for private car park operators, have announced a new code for its members.

Their aim is to "raise standards and deliver greater transparency and consistency for the benefit of motorists". And with all private care parks required to belong to one of them, parking rules should be made more consistent.

Under the new code, drivers will have a 10-minute grace period at the end of their parking stay. This means being a couple of minutes late back is no longer putting you at risk of a fine.

All private car parks will be required to provide clear signage. There will also be a single set of rules for all private parking operators.

For those being fined, there will be a new appeals charter if they have 'mitigating circumstances'. There will also be a new oversight group ensuring that the interpretation of the code is consistent across private car parks.

It also aims to protect the most vulnerable in society. There will be no decrease to the deterrent for abuse of Blue Badge bays or those who choose to park selfishly, putting their own convenience above the needs or rights of others.

All new private parking sites are expected to be compliant from 1 October 2024. Pre-existing sites have until late 2026 to comply with the new rules.


HGV drivers

Changes to the standards required for HGV drivers will also come into effect next month. From October 28, HGVs over 12 tonnes will require a minimum three-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating to fit the updated system of enhanced safety features - the Progressive Safe System (PSS) - in order to operate in Greater London.

The DVS and PSS requirements, alongside other measures being introduced, could save an estimated 25,000 lives by 2038, according to the European Commission. There will be a grace period allowed to ensure vehicles comply with the new Progressive Safe System.

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