By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-09-29 10:49:23 | Updated at 2026-09-29 11:31:55
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Motorists could be forced to pay more to get around following the introduction of new driving laws in recent weeks, including new costs for popular traffic routes and HMRC rates.
September saw several crucial motoring rules introduced, as well as the launch of self-driving vehicles in London and new number plate identifiers.
GB News has rounded up the most important driving law changes introduced over the last month that you may have missed.
Number plates
The start of the month saw dealerships across the country celebrate "new reg plate day" with the introduction of the "76" registration.
This is the second number plate identifier launched this year following the "26" rollout in March, with experts expecting a huge boost in vehicle sales in September.
At the time, March saw the best-ever month for new electric car registrations, with more than 86,000 new sales of EVs.
Several crucial driving laws have been introduced over the last month
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Motability
Drivers in Scotland lost some entitlements in September under rules outlined by former Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the 2025 Autumn Budget to save £1billion over five years.
Mileage rates fell from 60,000 miles to 30,000 miles for a three-year lease, and from 100,000 miles to 50,000 miles for a five-year Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) lease.
Motorists now also face a 25p excess mileage fee, up from 5p, and a £22 VE103 admin fee to take a vehicle abroad to the European Union.
Uber and Wayve confirmed the rollout of self-driving taxis in London this month
Self-driving
Uber announced in early September that Londoners requesting an Uber X, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort could be matched with a Wayve ride.
The ride-hailing company has partnered with British company Wayve to deploy all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E models across the capital.
While it marks a significant step forward for autonomous mobility in the UK, the rides will be supervised by a trained and TfL-licensed private hire driver.
Advisory fuel rates
New advisory fuel rates were introduced in September for reimbursing employees for business travel in their company cars, or when employees need to repay the cost of fuel for private travel.
The third update of the year saw minor changes to larger petrol cars, with prices rising from 26p per mile to 27p per mile for engines over 2,000cc.
Price reductions were introduced for two diesel engine categories, while rates for electric vehicles remained the same, regardless of whether a driver mainly charges at home or in public.
The Silvertown Tunnel increased its road user charging prices in September
Silvertown Tunnel
Motorists travelling across the River Thames between Silvertown in east London and the Greenwich Peninsula now have to pay more to use the Silvertown Tunnel.
The price rises were announced to keep pace with inflation, cover the cost of building the tunnel and cover any additional maintenance.
New Silvertown Tunnel charges from September 21, 2026
- Motorcycles, mopeds, motor tricycles - £1.55 (off-peak), £2.60 (peak and online charges)
- Cars and small vans - £1.55 (off-peak), £4.20 (peak and online charges)
- Large vans - £2.60 (off-peak), £6.80 (peak and online charges)
- Heavy goods vehicles - £5.25 (off-peak), £10.50 (peak and online charges)
