26 h. ago Drivers face fine and penalty points this Sunday if they fail to make one key change

Motorists are being warned to watch out for a dangerous driving habit that could arise after the clocks go forward on Sunday - experts warned drivers could receive a fine

Events

39 h. ago Harsh justice: Grieving relatives convicted in secretive fast

Staggeringly harsh convictions continue to flow through the secretive fast-track Single Justice Procedure courts

Society

59 h. ago Suicidal drunk driver killed family while driving on the wrong side of the M6

Ex-Top Gun pilot, Richard Woods, 40, was almost four times the drink-drive limit when his blue Skoda Fabia ploughed into a Toyota Yaris on the M6 motorway

Events

61 h. ago Motorists warned over disruption on busy Ayrshire road during Easter holidays

"Essential resurfacing" will be taking place at the Pennyburn Roundabout and the A78 during the school Easter holidays.

Events

3 d. ago DVLA rule change automatically strips motorists over 70 of specific freedom

The DVLA has introduced a rule meaning once motorists renew their licence at the age of 70, they will automatically lose the C1 and D1 categories on their licence

Politics

4 d. ago Older motorists warned over driving 'limits' due to DVLA licence rules

Drivers born in 1955 must renew their licences but not all categories are automatically added

Events

6 d. ago Sinkhole discovered under busy city centre road as drivers warned of 'significant delays'

Motorists have been warned of ‘significant delays’ after the sinkhole was discovered under a busy city centre road

Events

8 d. ago Car safety tech dubbed 'dangerous, distracting and useless' by drivers

Motorists are often infuriated by incessant warning bongs from these system or feel too uncomfortable relinquishing control - and their safety - to tech in their cars.

Transport

9 d. ago Moment drunk barmaid asks cops 'who's dead?' after killing pal in horror crash

Karla Dodds was "well over" the drink drive limit before she got behind the wheel.

Events

9 d. ago Moment drunk barmaid sobs 'who's dead?' after killing friend in horror car crash

Karla Dodds, 25, was 'well over' the drink drive limit when she piled six friends into her small Hyundai i10 and drove them to a house party before losing control of the vehicle and smashing it into a lamppost

Events

1 week ago Older drivers aged above 70 have 'less choice' due to strict age limit rule

Car insurance firms will often impose an age limit on policies - meaning some elderly road users could be locked out of certain products and services when looking to renew

Politics

1 week ago Drivers over 70 must follow strict age limit rule which gives them 'less choice'

This little known rule could mean elderly motorists may struggle to get cheap car insurance policies.

Politics

1 week ago Urgent warnings issued over fake QR codes tricking motorists at British car parks into handing over hundreds of pounds to scammers

Some motorists claim to have been the target of large scale thefts- with one woman saying she had £1,500 taken from her bank account.

Events

1 week ago Drivers will have to 'surrender' their licences if any of these three things happen, says DVLA

The DVLA has warned drivers they must surrender their licence with immediate effect to the motoring body if one of three statements is true

Politics

1 week ago Drunk barmaid had seven people in her car when she killed passenger in crash before fleeing

Karla Dodds was "well over" the drink-drive limit when she said she would take six friends to a house party in her Hyundai i10, a court heard

Events

1 week ago Urgent warning as classic Easter treat could get you done for drink driving

Eating one Easter staple could land you in hot water with the law, a new study has found. Ingredients in hot cross buns could tip you over the drink drive limit if you're not careful

Events

1 week ago DVLA rule means older drivers 'not legally allowed to drive' after failing to return form

The DVLA has issued a warning to thousands of motorists who are failing to do one simple thing that could result in a £1,000 fine - here is all you need to know

Events

1 week ago DVLA warning some drivers must 'surrender' licence and stop driving now

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers who may need to 'surrender' their licence and stop driving immediately under a road law - here are the three statements to be aware of

Events

2 w. ago 'Out of order' driver who was 16 times over the limit refused Ayrshire taxi licence

“I made a mistake in life and everyone is entitled to a second chance. I don't drink anymore and certainly don’t take drugs."

Politics

2 w. ago Record numbers of drivers caught speeding as Met police targets issuing a million tickets a year

815,345 drivers were caught breaking the speed limit in Greater London in 2024, up 85,000 in a year

Events