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Transport minister unveils fixed penalty rise for motoring offences

A police officer speaking to a driver

Careless motorists who put other road users at risk and those that get behind the wheel without insurance face on-the-spot penalties under new measures revealed today by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.

The changes will give the police powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving, such as tailgating and middle lane hogging, while those caught driving without insurance will be slapped

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