Important March 2025 driving law changes will affect UK motorists across six key areas. Here's what you need to know:

New Number Plates

• DVLA introduces new '25' plates for vehicles registered until September
• Previous plate models may offer significant discounts
• Some number combinations banned for being inappropriate or offensive

Updated HMRC Fuel Rates

• Petrol vehicles (1.4-2.0L): Increased from 14p to 15p per mile
• Diesel engines (up to 1.6L): 1p per mile increase
• Other engine sizes remain unchanged

Ukrainian Driving Licence Extension

• Current 36-month limit extended to 54 months
• Applies to mopeds, motorbikes, and cars
• Allows continued use of existing Ukrainian licences

AI Road Safety Cameras

• Trial period ending for AI cameras detecting phone use and seatbelt violations
• Ten police forces participated in testing
• Potential nationwide rollout being considered
• Plans to install on highway gantries

Electric Vehicle Support

• New £120m funding package available
• Small vans (up to 2.5 tonnes): £2,500 grant
• Large vans (up to 4.25 tonnes): £5,000 grant

Vehicle Excise Duty Changes

• Electric cars to pay VED from April 1, 2025
• Money-saving tip: Re-tax before March 31 to delay VED payments until 2026
• Affects all electric vehicle owners

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