3 h. ago Drivers told to do 'simple 50p test' before taking car for an MOT

The MOT can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple and cost-effective way to avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport

4 h. ago 'All drivers should do 50p test before taking their car for an MOT'

The MOT test can be a stressful and expensive time for drivers, but there's a simple trick that can help you avoid unnecessary failures and fines

Transport

49 h. ago Drivers urged to avoid one error that 'damages windscreen and hinders safety'

Expert Kyung Ho Min at Thinkware has shared some advice for drivers, and it's something you may never have thought of before. The error could damage your windscreen and hinder your safety

Events

3 d. ago DVLA urges drivers to 'think before you click' to avoid theft

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a warning to all drivers urging them to 'think before they click' and follow some simple steps to avoid being scammed

Politics

3 d. ago DVLA urges drivers to do 'quick and easy' task to prevent fine

The DVLA has said if you want to get behind the wheel, this is a must

Politics

4 d. ago Drivers in Wales need to avoid touching their phones next Sunday at 3pm

The government will test its emergency alert system on Sunday, September 7, with a loud, siren-like sound

Politics

4 d. ago Scots villagers face 'nightmare' as lorry drivers ignore roadwork diversions to avoid 53

Residents in Kinbuck have reported 'chaotic scenes' this week as lorry drivers ignored a signed diversion, causing blockages and damage to an historic 273-year-old bridge.

Transport

4 d. ago M4 crash live updates as 'serious' collision causes 'significant' delays

Drivers have been advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route for their journey

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4 d. ago 'Serious' collision on M4 caused 'significant' delays for drivers

Drivers were advised to avoid the area and find an alternative route for their journey

Politics

5 d. ago M8 incident: Motorway closed between Newhouse and Shotts as emergency services respond to 'man found injured'

Drivers are being told to avoid the area and expect delays

Events

6 d. ago Live updates as 'serious' crash on major Cardiff road sparks long delays

Long queues are building up and drivers have been urged to avoid the area

Events

7 d. ago M60 warning as drivers told 'to avoid' one of motorway's busiest sections for four days

The M60 works are expected to cause significant congestion, according to National Highways

Events

9 d. ago South Ayrshire crash: Drivers asked to 'avoid the area' as Troon road closed after two

The road is closed from Isle of Pin Road to Southwood Road.

Events

9 d. ago Are we heading for a world where no one ever needs to talk to another human being?

Self-service tills, apps for shopping and takeaways, silent hair salons, driverless taxis – why are we going to extreme lengths to avoid engaging with each other?So we’re just playing dumb then, are we? Righto. An extremely confusing study of San Francisco’s transport services has found that not only are people completely on board with driverless taxis, they are also willing to pay 50% more and wait significantly longer for them. Whyever could this be, eh? Most of the mooted explanations have been largely practical – driverless taxis are proven to be safer (until the machines rise up as one and wipe out humanity). They can’t be over the limit, on their phone at the wheel or give in to road rage. And yes, these are technically valid reasons, but come on. The real answer, which no one is admitting, is that driverless taxis mean we don’t have to talk to anybody.It’s not surprising that many of us would happily put our lives in robot hands to dodge the horror of panic-asking a living, b...

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2 w. ago Paisley crash: Road closed and drivers told to avoid area after three

Emergency services are at the scene

Events

2 w. ago Drivers planning bank holiday getaways urged to set off early to avoid jams

The South East and South West are expected to have some of the worst congestion.

Politics

2 w. ago Protesters gather in Washington DC as federal law enforcement officers stop drivers – US politics live

At least one person reportedly arrested as protesters heckle law enforcement and warn drivers to avoid area as Trump makes false claims about crime levelsPam Bondi, the attorney general, said she has sent “sanctuary city” letters to the mayors of 32 cities and a handful of county executives, warning that she intends to prosecute political leaders who are not in her view sufficiently supportive of immigration enforcement.“You better be abiding by our federal policies and with our federal law enforcement, because if you’re not, we’re going to come after you,” she said, speaking to a Fox News reporter. “Our leaders have to support our law enforcement.” Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Protesters confront federal officers as Trump tightens grip on DC policing

Democratic leader says ‘no fucking way’ as president signals he could declare emergency to keep control past 30 daysUS politics live – latest updatesProtesters heckled federal law enforcement officials as they reportedly stopped dozens of cars at a checkpoint along a busy street in Washington DC on Wednesday night, underscoring tensions after Donald Trump announced he was taking control of the city’s police department and deploying the national guard in the city.Around 20 law enforcement officers, some of whom appeared to be from the Department of Homeland Security, pulled over drivers for infractions such as broken taillights and not wearing seatbelts, according to the Washington Post. At least one woman was reportedly arrested as more than 100 protesters gathered and reportedly yelled things like “get off our streets”, according to NBC News. Some protesters began warning drivers to avoid the area, the outlet reported. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Drivers issued urgent Highway Code reminder to avoid £100 fine

The Highway Code was updated in 2022 and drivers could face a hefty fine if they break the rules

Economics

2 w. ago Creamfields 2025: essential travel information for drivers, including road closures and speed limits

The tickets to Creamfields 2025 were enough, so avoid paying more thanks to speeding fines with our advice for drivers.

Transport