18 h. ago I tried a car with a new UK compulsory speed limiter and other drivers had plenty to say

All new cars sold in UK dealerships must be fitted with a mandatory speed limiter device even though it's an EU rule, and I found out the hard way what other motorists thought of mine

Transport

3 d. ago UK drivers told to prepare for new 'blanket' speed limit that could see fines spike

Transport Scotland has revealed that road fatalities across the country increased to 160 in 2024. The transport secretary has warned that she would take action to prevent this from happening again

Politics

6 d. ago Garth Crooks gets driving ban: BBC football pundit blames hidden speed camera as he is ordered off the roads for six months for breaking 20mph limit

Garth Crook, 67, guilty to driving his silver 1.4 litre Mercedes A Class diesel hatchback in excess of 20mph along Camden Road, at the junction of Hillmarton Road, Holloway.

Transport

7 d. ago Quarter of drivers haven't had an eye test in two years amid danger warning

Plenty of drivers haven't had their eyes tested in a while amid calls to make eye tests compulsory for older drivers after four people were killed by drivers with failing eyesight

Events

8 d. ago BBC Question Time came to dramatic halt as Donald Trump issues threat at Elon Musk

Question Time, hosted in Llandudno, in north Wales, on Thursday, saw the panel discuss the new 20mph speed limits in Wales and the rise in the number of illegal boat crossings - but the show was interrupted for 'breaking news'

Events

2 w. ago Wrexham gets a new speed limit as drivers say old one was 'messing their heads up'

First two roads in Wales have reverted back to 30mph following a public consultation and residents of Wrexham have been happy to say the least

Politics

2 w. ago Britain gets new speed limit for first time in two years after 'disgusting waste'

Wrexham County Council has reversed the 20mph limit along certain roads in the region and reinstating a 30mph limit - and frustrated locals think its about time

Politics

2 w. ago UK drivers discover they can legally ignore certain motorway speed limit signs

A driver on a motorway in England took to the internet to question the rules of the road after spotting a crash scene with amber speed limit signs flashing - and was shocked by the answer

Transport

2 w. ago City in move to revert speed limits from 20mph to 30mph in rush against funding deadline

Flintshire is quite well ahead with its move to return some roads back to 30mph while Anglesey has started a consultation on the 25 routes it plans to move back to the higher speed

Economics

2 w. ago Warning to UK drivers as town gets new speed limit for 'first time in two years'

The B5605 Wrexham Rd/High Street, in Johnstown and the A525 Bryn-Y-Grog Road have returned to 30mph following public consultation. Local residents have spoken of their frustration at the delays

Events

2 w. ago The 22 Edinburgh roads where speed limit will be reduced from 40mph to 30mph from next month

Changes designed to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists will involve the speed limit on 22 roads in Edinburgh being reduced from 40mph to 30mph.

Politics

3 w. ago Drivers only just realising you can legally ignore motorway speed limit sign

Many drivers are not aware that you can legally ignore one type of motorway speed limit sign - but it's not an invitation to put your foot down on the accelerator

Transport

3 w. ago Speed limits of 10mph would reduce road deaths, charity report finds

A speed limit of 10mph would mean less than one in 10 road accidents would result in someone being killed or seriously injured

Events

4 w. ago Speed limits could drop to 10mph on major roads in bid to improve safety

Drivers could see speed limits reduced to 10mph in certain areas if proposals from the Road Safety Foundation are introduced - but it has been blasted by motorist groups

Politics

4 w. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge to reopen under strict controls to cars and light vans by July 2025

Width restrictions and a 20mph speed limit, as well as a three tonne weight limit, will be introduced by the start of July.

Politics