Britain to stiffen laws on foreign drivers

IRISH motorists travelling through Britain could soon have their vehicles immobilised under strict new road safety measures being proposed by the British government.

Stronger enforcement measures are being considered to tackle the problem of foreign-registered vehicles — especially heavy goods vehicles — being able to escape punishment for a variety of traffic offences in Britain.

Under the proposals, British police and transport inspectors will have the power to collect on-the-spot penalties and issue fixed penalty notices to drivers who does not have a valid British address.