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A significant number of British motorists could face hefty penalties following a landmark deal following Britain's exit from the EU. It comes as part of a "reset" in
post-Brexit relations unveiled by Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday. The head of government hosted EU dignitaries Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa in London to thrash out a new
deal that tackles elements like trade, fishing rights, defence, and energy security from the original Brexit agreement. Yet, tucked away in the UK-EU reset document might be a headache for
UK drivers who've flouted traffic laws while on the continent, as per GB News. Since splitting from the EU, Britain hasn’t established an official mechanism for foreign entities to
chase up fines for British traffic offenders. Enforcement agencies throughout Europe may find it challenging to impose sanctions on UK drivers due to possible limited access to the DVLA
database holding vital owner details. Deep within the 'Internal security and judicial cooperation' clause of the newly inked deal, section 53 aims to bolster shared data processes
between the bloc and Britain, reports The Express. Changes could be introduced for fingerprints, DNA, and criminal records of third-country nationals. It noted: "Acknowledge the
requirement in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to set up automated searching of vehicle registration data." Motorists from the UK could face fines while venturing across Europe if
they are halted by police in EU nations, regardless of Brexit's impact. The document also included: "Acknowledge the requirement in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement to set up
automated searching of vehicle registration data." Even post-Brexit, drivers risk the possibility of being fined when journeying through Europe, should they be stopped by local
authorities in any EU member states. From January 2021, British drivers are no longer subject to fines via post for minor traffic contraventions within the EU. As per the UK
Government's Road Traffic Offences and Licensing FAQs, prior to Brexit, EU states had the leverage to request the DVLA's records for enforcing penalties.
