Careless and aggressive drivers are to face on the spot fines, the BBC has reported.
New police powers to be announced by the Department for Transport today will mean that motorists caught driving too close for safety or overtaking in a reckless manner can expect a minimum £80 instant penalty and three points on their licence.
The scheme could be introduced in England, Wales and Scotland by 2012 and will be accompanied by a crackdown on drug-driving and the closing of loopholes that have been known to allow drink-drivers to escape punishment.
In addition, courts will be encouraged to make more use of their powers to seize vehicles, the BBC reports.
source: http://www.insurancedaily.co.uk