Drivers Urged To Refresh Knowledge Of Road Signs As Camera Enforcement Expands
Motorists are being warned to revisit their understanding of road signs and markings as more councils roll out camera enforcement to police traffic offences in busy urban areas.
Continue ReadingNearly Half Of Drivers Admit To Road Rage, New OOONO Research Reveals
Almost one in two motorists say they have experienced road rage, according to a new study by OOONO, highlighting how pressure from daily life is spilling over onto the roads.
Continue ReadingGrey Remains The Most Popular Car Colour In The UK Once More
Grey remained the most popular colour for new cars in Britain last year, but green recorded the fastest growth, according to new analysis of registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Continue ReadingWinter De-Icing Habits Could Be Damaging Cars And Vans, Drivers Warned
Nearly one in five motorists is risking damage to their cars and vans by using boiling water to clear frozen windscreens, according to new research that highlights how common but unsafe winter shortcuts can lead to expensive repairs.
Continue ReadingGraduated Driver Licensing For New Drivers To Begin In Northern Ireland From October
Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce a graduated driver licensing system for new drivers and motorcyclists, with new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026. The measures are designed to reduce the number of serious and fatal road collisions involving young people and have been described by ministers as the most significant reform to driver licensing in almost 70 years.
Continue ReadingFaded and failing road lines blamed for rising safety concerns among UK drivers
Road markings across Britain are fading at an alarming rate, with new RAC research showing that many drivers believe the problem has worsened significantly in recent years and is making journeys more dangerous.
Continue ReadingDrivers Warned Of Major DVLA And Road Rule Changes Coming In Throughout 2026
As the UK enters 2026, drivers are being warned about a range of new motoring rules and potential legal changes, some of which have already come into effect, while others are expected later in the year as part of the government’s forthcoming Road Safety Strategy.
Continue ReadingThousands Of Drivers Fined Following Speed Camera Error
Thousands of motorists have been wrongly penalised after National Highways uncovered a technical problem affecting variable speed cameras on sections of the strategic road network. The fault, which has been present since 2021, relates to a timing mismatch of around 10 seconds between speed limit displays and the cameras enforcing them. As a result, some drivers were recorded as exceeding the limit even though the speed restriction had already been reduced.
Continue ReadingHow To Stay Safe When Driving On Snow And Ice
Although UK winters are generally becoming milder, icy and snow-covered roads remain a common hazard, especially in upland regions and throughout much of Scotland. When conditions deteriorate, driving can quickly become hazardous. And it’s for that reason, motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary trips and only travel when absolutely essential.
Continue ReadingWhat Drivers Crashed Into Most During 2025
New research from AA Accident Assist has revealed what drivers were most likely to crash into during 2025, with parked cars, kerbs and even open car doors among the most common incidents recorded.
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