The government’s rules for drivers are evolving in 2025, with changes to tax, fuel duty, and regulation around electric vehicles (EVs). Don’t get caught out and learn the latest about driving laws.
Whether it’s just you and your van or you’ve got a fleet of cars for your business – here are six new driving laws in 2025 you need to know:
- Fuel duty freeze continues
- Road tax increasing for all vehicles
- Benefit in Kind rates are increasing
- Changes for heavy goods vehicles
- Self-driving cars on the way?
- Congestion charges begin for EVs
1. Fuel duty freeze continues
The current rate of fuel duty (52.95 pence per litre) will continue until March 2026. Since 2011, the government has capped fuel duty to stop fuel prices rising in line with inflation.
In the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the freeze will continue while maintaining the existing 5p cut for another year, too.
Fuel Finder scheme in place by end of 2025
To try and keep fuel prices fair, the government has promised to introduce the Fuel Finder Scheme (previously known as Pumpwatch) by the end of the year. Under Fuel Finder, petrol stations must share fuel price changes and unavailability within 30 minutes to keep costs transparent.
2. Road tax increasing for all vehicles
From April 2025, Vehicle Excise Duty (more commonly known as road tax) rates will increase for every type of vehicle. The biggest price hike comes from the new first-year rates for newly registered cars, especially ones with higher emissions.
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