{"id":9633,"date":"2022-10-19T12:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9633"},"modified":"2025-10-14T16:52:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:52:53","slug":"laws-for-car-manufacturers-and-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/laws-for-car-manufacturers-and-drivers","title":{"rendered":"UK laws for car manufacturers and drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Within the year 2022, there was an introduction of new rules and laws for the UK which affected both drivers and car manufacturers. Did you miss them? 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Drivers are not allowed to use the hard shoulder except in an emergency or if directed to do so by the police, traffic officers or a traffic sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A brand new rule also came into effect about stopping your vehicle in the event of a breakdown or incident. The Highway Code stated: \u201cIf you need to stop your vehicle in the event of a breakdown or incident, try to stop in a place of relative safety\u2026 where you, your passengers and your vehicle are less likely to be at risk from moving traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The safest place to stop is a location that is designed for parking. On motorways and other high-speed roads, the safest place to stop is a service area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other places of relative safety include lay-bys; emergency areas; and hard shoulders. Be aware that hard shoulders provide less protection than other places of relative safety because they are so close to high-speed traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-green-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/browse\/driving\/highway-code-road-safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the Code<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New cars fitted with mandatory speed limiters<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 6th July 2022, all car manufacturers would need to fit their newly produced cars with speed limiters to improve road safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this regulation was proposed by the European Commission in the General Safety Regulation, the UK is still likely to follow this legal requirement, despite Brexit. This is due to the UK retaining most of the EU laws for new cars, with the additional help to standardise the car manufacturing process across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 7th July 2024 onwards, all car manufacturers will be legally required to ensure any cars on sale in their showrooms have speed limiters fitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Clean Air Zones Introduced<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean Air Zones have been popping up around the country for a fair few years now, with the first of them starting in London. These areas are to help provide cleaner air by charging different types of vehicles to enter certain areas of cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradford and several other cities introduced their own Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in 2022, and many are slowly (but surely) adding to that list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding Bradford\u2019s Clean Air Zone, they started charging polluting vehicles entering the zones in 2022. These areas cover the Bradford outer ring road and extend out along the Aire Valley corridor &#8211; which comprises of Manningham Lane\/Bradford Road and Canal Road area &#8211; and will include Shipley and Saltaire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The start date is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stricter laws about mobile phone use whilst driving<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, in a world where we are consumed by being connected to the internet, there is a heavy temptation to look at your phone whilst driving &#8211; especially if a notification flashes up. However, the laws on using your phone whilst driving have become stricter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While texting and calling on your mobile phone is already illegal, the new laws will cover taking photos and videos, selecting a song from your playlist, and even playing games on your phone\u2014even if you are stopped at a red light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, using your phone for directions will be allowed. BUT, the phone must only be used hands-free: i.e. in a secured cradle that doesn\u2019t affect the driver\u2019s visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these laws are broken, drivers will face a \u00a3200 fixed penalty and six points on their licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New buildings in England required to have built-in EV chargers<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All new properties built in England from 2022 \u2013 including homes and non-residential buildings like supermarkets and offices \u2013 are required to have an EV charging point installed. This change makes it easier for drivers to switch to electric vehicles, helping to reduce emissions, lower running costs, and contribute to cleaner air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering your next car, explore our range of electric and hybrid vehicles to enjoy these benefits for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/electric-and-hybrid-cars\/hybrid\">Hybrid Cars<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-icon__arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/electric-and-hybrid-cars\/electric\">Electric Cars<span class=\"wp-block-button__link-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox='0 0 16 11' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'><polygon points='0 4.7 13.1180124 4.7 9.44099379 1 10.4347826 0 16 5.5 10.4347826 11 9.44099379 10 13.1180124 6.3 0 6.3'><\/polygon><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Red diesel and biofuels will be illegal for most vehicles<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, from 1st April 2022, most businesses were forced to switch from rebated red diesel and biofuels to taxed white diesel. 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