Motorists are being reminded of new laws being introduced in 2023 including parking restrictions and changes to fuel duty.
Dorry Potter, expert at National Scrap Car, said: "Fuel prices in the UK reached record highs in 2022, with the average price of petrol hitting 191.53p-per-litre and diesel reaching 199.05p in July. Although in theory, they are going down, there is now a considerable difference between petrol and diesel prices with petrol now costing around 149p and diesel 170p per litre."
“We know from previous studies that 20mph encourages more walking and cycling and in doing so improves cardiorespiratory health, as well as reducing stress and anxiety, thereby improving mental health. With more walking and cycling comes less car use, improving air quality and therefore improving health.”
ULEZ and Clean Air Zones From August 29, 2023, London’s preexisting Ultra Low Emission Zone will extend to all of London's boroughs. Fletchers Associate solicitor and team leader Jayne Orme commented: “All diesel cars are allowed to be driven in London, but around 9.5 million of them don’t meet the latest emissions standards.