Thousands of cars were checked in a traffic operation aimed at taking travelling thieves off the roads. A team of more than 20 police officers mounted Operation Redcarpet during the weekend, which saw checkpoints set up around one of the busiest routes through the region. Cars which passed through the monitors around Dalton Park, off […]

Drivers will be offered subsidies of up to £5,000 to help them to purchase electric or plug in hybrid cars under plans announced by the government. It’s part of a plan to promote low carbon transport over the next five years. The strategy includes plans to provide £20m for charging points and other necessary infrastructure. […]

Two 18 year olds were arrested after driving their cars down a school corridor for a lark on the last day of term. The sixth formers propped open the front doors of Malmesbury comprehensive school in Wiltshire and drove along the corridor while lessons were taking place. Headmaster Tim Gillson said: “They are not bad […]

After all owners parked bumper to bumper in order to break the world record for the most Minis to be parked together, enthusiasts then drove from London to Brighton. The popular annual drive which is now in its 46th year of operation, is home to owners of the classic and modern Minis come together to […]

Drivers should face fewer red traffic lights following the relaxation of government guidance on the flow of traffic. Councils can adopt so-called “green wave” systems of sensors, where vehicles at or just below the speed limit trigger a succession of green lights. Environmental groups say carbon emissions will be reduced as a result of the […]

More than a million drivers hoping to take up the Labour Governments £2000 new car discount by trading in old vehicles could find that the cash has run out. The Chancellor, Alistair Darling announced the trade-in scheme for cars more than ten years old in last week’s Budget, but capped the subsidy at £300 million […]

The Labour Government may introduce a scheme for car owners to scrap old cars in exchange for new ones. This plan is designed to boost sales of new cars and would probably involve a payment of £2,000 to trade in cars that are a certain number of years old. A corresponding scheme in Germany, France […]

Fake Driving Instructor, Martin Bowyer, of Leek, was given a suspended prison sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after pleading guilty to fraud and having no insurance. Bowyer charged up to £30 a driving lesson to teach students in his dual-controlled car, the court was told. The prosecution followed a Driving Standards Agency (DSA) investigation. Michelle […]

On May 1st, new changes will come into play regarding road tax affecting all drivers. These new changes are aimed it pollution heavy vehicles receiving a sharp increase in road tax, in order to promote more environmental friendly vehicles. The environmentally friendly plan has sparked outrage when it emerged some drivers would have to pay […]

Highway chiefs have introduced a new measure after reports became apparent that an increasing number of motorists were risking their lives by running out of fuel on the motorways.  Electronic signage is being used to remind motorists to check their fuel gauges, in order to ensure they have sufficient fuel to reach their destination. The […]