Drivers warned of fines up to £1,000 if their car produces harmful emissions

The signs to watch out for are listed below11:18, 26 Jul 2026Drivers are being warned they could face a fine of up to £1,000 if their car is found to be producing excessive harmful emissions.‌Motor insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk are urging drivers to look out for warning signs their vehicle may not be complying with UK air pollutant emissions standards, as driving a car with a faulty or tampered emissions control system could result in penalties and an automatic MoT failure.‌According to Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations, it’s an offence to use a vehicle on a public road if it doesn’t comply with air pollutant emissions standards it was originally designed to meet, with fines reaching £1,000 for a car and £2,500 for a van, lorry or bus.‌READ MORE: Edgbaston family's dire d