Jersey has abandoned plans to ban new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030 after a consultation revealed strong public opposition, with the government opting to rely on UK market changes instead.
Jersey drivers operating unlicensed taxis now face severe penalties including £1,000 fines, potential imprisonment, and driving licence disqualifications under new legislation approved by the State Assembly.
Plans to introduce strict drug-driving limits in Jersey have been withdrawn by Infrastructure Minister Andy Jehan, who cited enforcement ambiguities and lack of medical defenses for prescribed drug users.
A petition urges Jersey's State Assembly to extend the consultation on phasing out petrol and diesel cars by 2030, arguing key stakeholders were excluded.
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Jersey's government will exclude secondhand vehicles from the 2030 petrol and diesel phase-out, citing affordability concerns and public feedback. Minister Steve Luce announced the policy change.
Jersey's infrastructure minister has proposed stricter laws introducing legal drug limits and mandatory driving bans for drug driving offences, with a focus on cannabis.
Jersey's plan to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 is under review as ministers admit it 'might not be practicable', casting uncertainty on the island's net zero ambitions.
Jersey residents offering illegal paid lifts could face fines up to £10,000 under proposed legal changes to crack down on unregulated taxi services.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after a knife incident at Haute Vallée School in Jersey. Staff acted swiftly to restrain the teenager, with one pupil sustaining a minor hand injury.
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Jersey's chief minister expresses concerns about the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, calling for a phased transition ahead of market readiness.
The Government of Jersey launches public consultation on plans to phase out new fossil fuel vehicle imports from 2030 as part of climate emergency response.
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