Motorists could be facing a lifetime ban from driving if campaigners get their way. Campaigner’s have launched a campaign for a new law to be brought in that would mean any alcohol and drug offenders would be banned from driving for life. They are calling for “zero approach” to be taken. Neil Carney set […]

A survey recently conducted, disclosed that a huge percentage of drivers find the parking apps to be a nuisance. The survey revealed that a staggering 83% of the 1387 people who partook, stated they would rather use a pay and display machine than downloading and creating an account for the many different apps used today. […]

They have urged drivers to check their Driving Licence expiry date and have suggested that visiting their website to update details is the quickest and easiest route to do so. Those above the age of 70 must renew their licence every three years compared to every 10 years for younger drivers. Anyone turning 70 may […]

  This month will see the roll out of new fines, in this article we will look at ways to avoid them if possible, the new charges include Ultra Low Emission Zones, pavement parking and HGV levy tax. Pavement parking: A pavement parking ban will be introduced to increase the safety of pedestrians and to […]

DRIVERS clock up 285,012 miles in their lifetimes — the equivalent of ­travelling around the world 11 times. They cover an average of 87 miles a week in 14 individual journeys, making an annual total of 4,524 miles, a poll revealed. But the figure is likely to rise when life returns to normal after the […]

DRIVING laws can cause confusion and there can sometimes be a grey area over what could land you with a fine and what doesn’t. The rules and regulations of driving often have motorists scratching their heads trying to figure out the legislation. Some of the laws could land you in trouble with the police, with […]

SOME 9,349 drivers are still legally on the roads with 12 or more licence points, data shows. Most have pleaded “exceptional hardship” in court to avoid a driving ban of up to two years. Being unable to work is more than  often an argument — but footballers and celebs have got off the hook by […]

As the number of fixed cameras in the UK rises, nearly 12 million motorists receive a penalty notice each year. The RAC Foundation has collected data from fixed penalty notices issued for violating motoring law, and civil penalties, often issued for parking offences. Their findings revealed that between 2015-2016 there were approximately 8 million local […]

A survey from Direct Line Car Insurance found that 39% of drivers would rather go without seeing their family than without access to a car. The survey also found that a quarter of motorists would feel anxious if they were without their vehicle, while feelings of depression (15%) anger (10%) and panic (10%) were also […]

It was revealed on Friday that the figure for the number of drivers handed points and a £100 fine by police for using their phone at the wheel has dropped by 24% in the past year. This is down to the fact that many more drivers are being sent on awareness courses instead. Experts believe […]