DVSA penalty changes come into force tomorrow - offences that could lead to a roadside fine

The DVSA is shaking things up by switching the company it uses to process payments for roadside fines from tomorrow (May 28), meaning motorists will be able to use Apple Pay and Google Pay to settle their fines.

You’ll be able to use your smartphone at the roadside to pay for offences.

This revamp means the payment interface for plastic card transactions will get a fresh look. But luckily, users don’t need to adapt the way they make payments, and many might not even spot the change.

But the addition of Apple Pay and Google Pay options could streamline the process considerably. A DVSA spokesman has said: "Many people will find this quicker and easier than a standard card payment, especially when using a mobile phone."

In the UK, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can give roadside fines (also known as Fixed Penalty Notices, or FPNs) for a variety of offenses related to how roadworthy your vehicle is, if you're abiding by driver hour regulations, and licensing —applicable to UK-based and international motorists alike, according to Cambridgeshire Live.