New driving laws that will come into force in April - here s what to expect. (PA) A number of new driving laws will be coming into effect this month impacting the lives of motoris across England. Most of the confirmed and proposed changes relate in some way to making driving more environmentally friendly, whether that be by increasing the cost of maintaining an inefficient vehicle or discouraging car journeys in urban spaces. Welcome news in the age of the climate crisis, but what exactly is likely to change in April? Here are the confirmed and proposed law changes that will affect drivers.