4 h. ago UK motorists warned they could face £100 fine if they ignore common motorway sign

If you've ever been driving along a motorway, you'll more than likely have seen this sign

Events

49 h. ago Motorists risk £100 fine if they wear certain item when driving

You should be mindful of the clothes you're driving in – as failing to dress appropriately could see you being slapped with a hefty fine. Here's all you need to know

Economics

51 h. ago Drivers risk £100 fine if they wear one springtime item behind the wheel

Temperatures are increasing across the country, and many of us will be packing away our winter clothes in time for spring – but there's one thing you should never wear while driving

Economics

3 d. ago Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying result changes as George Russell punished for 'dodgy' act

George Russell was second fastest in qualifying and Kimi Antonelli fourth but both Mercedes drivers were at risk of a potential penalty with Mercedes accused of breaking the rules

Sport

1 week ago Experts warns motorists stop driving immediately if you spot this exhaust issue

Drivers could be at risk of serious engine damage

Events

2 w. ago The 113 medical conditions drivers must tell the DVLA or risk penalty

You must tell DVLA if you drive and have a notifiable medical condition or disability, especially if it has gotten worse

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2 w. ago Some drivers who park car on driveway at risk of extra £128 cost from this week

The findings, calculated by Carmoola, a digital car finance lender, follow the energy regulator's price cap increase and Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring statement

Economics

2 w. ago Thousands of Ford Kuga hybrid drivers ‘left in limbo’ after fire risk warnings

Carmaker reportedly has yet to announce plan for repairs after telling motorists not to charge their carsThousands of drivers have reportedly been left in limbo after warnings that their car could catch fire due to a battery defect.Ford issued an urgent recall of its Kuga plug-in hybrid car in early March, warning drivers not to charge the battery because of a risk it might short-circuit while on the road. The problem could cause a loss of power or a fire, according to the recall notice. Four weeks later, the manufacturer has yet to announce a timescale for repairs and owners report that it is failing to respond to their requests for an update. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case?

The far-right leader has been banned from running for office for five years after an EU parliament fake jobs scamAfter a nine-week trial, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was this week found guilty of the embezzlement of European parliamentary funds through a fake jobs scam of an unprecedented scale and duration. She was banned from running for office for five years with immediate effect, which could prevent her making a fourth bid for the French presidency in 2027.She has said she will appeal against the verdict and sentence, which also included a four-year prison term – with two years suspended and two to be served outside jail with an electronic bracelet – and €100,000 (£84,000) fine. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Police hunting BMW driver who 'put lives at risk' after car meet

The driver led officers on a high-speed pursuit before abandoning the car

Events

2 w. ago Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’

Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s “political decision” to bar her from competing for the presidency in 2027, attacking the move to ban her from running for public office as “a denial of democracy”.In a day of high political drama, Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement of European parliament funds on a vast scale, a conviction for which she was also handed a four-year prison sentence, with two of those years suspended and two to be served outside jail with an electronic bracelet. She was also ordered to pay a €100,000 (£84,000) fine. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Elderly drivers at risk of having 'nowhere to park' after strict rule change

There are fears motorists over 65 are being penalised when it comes to parking their cars

Events

3 w. ago Driving with part of your car dirty could land you with £5,000 fine

According to car experts at Number 1 Plates, thousands of drivers could be unwittingly putting themselves at risk of a careless driving charge, simply by ignoring one basic responsibility most assume is harmless.

Economics

4 w. ago Three simple tyre checks all drivers must carry out or risk £2,500 fine

There are three simple checks that motorists are urged to carry out on their car's tyres to avoid fines and penalty points

Economics