From today, the DVSA is updating its payment methods for roadside fines, enabling motorists caught breaching rules to settle up with Apple Pay or Google Pay as quickly as possible. There's no need to worry about learning new tricks; while the interface for card payments is getting spruced up, your usual payment method remains untouched and many might not notice anything's changed.
However, the new options for Apple Pay and Google Pay could make the whole process much smoother. A DVSA representative said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone."
Those who end up being handed a Fixed Penalty Notice by the DVSA for various motoring offences - whether they're related to vehicle conditions, compliance with driving hours or licensing matters - will now have a more efficient way to pay, both for UK locals and foreign drivers alike.
DVSA roadside fines are typically issued for offences such as:
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