24 h. ago 'Law is clear' as drivers face £5,000 fine for 'rude' action

Driving through a puddle and splashing pedestrians is not only rude but can also be dangerous - and can land a driver with a huge fine if they're caught doing it

Economics

55 h. ago When a hosepipe can still be used despite the ban: From religious ceremonies to looking after a fish pond, all the exemptions under the latest water restrictions

With England battling exceptionally dry weather, millions of homeowners are being hit with hosepipe bans and warned they face a £1,000 fine for non-compliance.

Politics

58 h. ago Motorists could get £5,000 fine and 9 points for using item while driving

Motorists could be penalised and hit with a hefty four-figure fine for simply using a vape behind the wheel, according to experts. Here's everything you need to know

Economics

58 h. ago Drivers warned they could be hit with £5,000 fine for using item behind the wheel

Drivers may be risking a hefty fine with what can be considered a major safety hazard and lead to charges of careless driving

Events

3 d. ago “This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law

“This ‘us vs them’ mentality is exaggerated online”: London’s cycling chief says reckless, law-breaking cyclists and drivers are fuelling a toxic culture war  Road.cc

Politics

9 d. ago Emma Watson and the curse of the speeding fine: Harry Potter star caught driving 38mph in a 30 zone in the same Audi that was towed away by police after night out in the pub

The 35-year-old Harry Potter star now faces up to six points on her licence as well as a maximum £1,000 fine after she was captured by a speed camera on a restricted road in Oxford.

Events

9 d. ago Streaming Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 3 could get you £1,000 fine if not careful

Boxing fans have been given a TV licence warning ahead of Katie Taylor's third fight with Amanda Serrano, which will be streamed live by Netflix in the early hours of Saturday morning

Economics

9 d. ago Drivers warned they face six points for breaking law that's flouted every day

Motorists are being warned they face six points on their licence if caught using their phone in traffic - and it's a law that 90 per cent of us break on a regular basis

Events

1 week ago Driver warning as one act towards cyclists could see you slapped with £1,000 fine

Many drivers admit that they don't check the Highway Code – or any new changes – once they pass their tests, which could leave some out of pocket with rules being added

Events

1 week ago Drivers warned about taking one medicine on long trips that could lead to £1,000 fine

Experts warn it could impair driving ability

Events

1 week ago Reigning Wimbledon champion embroiled in dispute with organisers over £9,000 fine

The punishment relates to an incident that occurred on a practice court

Economics

1 week ago Defending Wimbledon doubles champion will appeal after receiving largest fine of the tournament

Henry Patten was handed a fine of over £9,000 for allegedly abusing a member of staff

Politics

1 week ago New driving rule unknown by many Brits could leave motorists with a £5,000 fine

Drivers hitting the roads are warned that a lesser-known rule, brought in recently, could slap them with a huge £5000 fine if they are not aware – with experts warning to be cautious

Economics

2 w. ago UK flyers warned 'do not to follow' TikTok trend or risk £5,000 fine

Be careful replicating what you see online as UK tourists warned this trend could risk a hefty fine

Events

2 w. ago Young carer ‘amazed’ as Guardian readers pay off her £2,000 fine for benefit rules mistake

Rose Jones was told to repay £2,145 after she unwittingly breached ‘draconian’ carer’s allowance regulationsA young carer who had looked after her disabled mother since she was eight said she was “amazed” and “overwhelmed” after Guardian readers paid off her £2,000 fine for a mistaken breach of widely condemned benefits rules.Rose Jones, 22, was ordered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to repay £2,145 after joining a government youth employment scheme that meant she overstepped “draconian” carer’s allowance earnings regulations. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Holiday warning for Brits as selfie mistake could land you with £100,000 fine

Brits heading on holidays this summer are being warned to check the rules for taking photos in public spaces as some countries have some hefty fines in place if you get it wrong

Events

2 w. ago Drivers could actually face a £1,000 DVLA fine for six common eye conditions

UK drivers with six common eye conditions need to declare them to the DVLA. Failing to do so could result in a fine of up to £1,000

Economics

2 w. ago Haringey landlord hit with £10,000 fine for failing to licence property

Despite multiple warnings from officers regarding his legal obligations, the landlord failed to comply with licensing requirements

Events

2 w. ago All six eye conditions that could result in £1,000 DVLA fine

The DVLA says drivers who fail to report a health condition affecting their eyesight could face fines of up to £1,000

Economics

2 w. ago Two million drivers in the UK urged to check their licences or risk £1,000 fine

Drivers have been issued a warning to check their driving licence details as millions could be at risk of hefty penalties.

Economics