Overview

• The UK and EU have agreed to reinstate cross-border data sharing, allowing EU authorities to access DVLA records for traffic enforcement.
• Under the agreement, British drivers can now face on-the-spot fines for traffic violations in EU member states.
• Since Brexit in 2021, EU authorities were unable to issue fines to UK motorists due to a lack of access to DVLA data.
• The reset deal, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, includes provisions for automated vehicle registration data searches under section 53.
• This agreement is part of broader efforts to realign UK-EU relations, addressing trade, security, and judicial cooperation.