Drivers who hog middle lane face £100 on-the-spot fine

New government plans to tackle motoring offences are to be announced today by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond. The plans include:

• Drivers who hog the middle lane or tailgate other cars face on-the-spot fines of £100 and three points on their licence
• Police are also expected to get powers to issue instant fixed penalty notices for not giving way at a junction or using the wrong lane at a roundabout

• The fine for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving or not wearing a seat belt is expected to rise from £60 to £100
• The fixed penalty for driving without insurance is expected to rise from £100 to £200

• The fixed penalty forcareless driving will be £100 with three points on the driver's licence
• The Government plans to bring the changes into force from July