Rental vehicle firm, Avis, has released the results of  a new study which focussed on the identification of British and foreign road signs by motorists. Alarmingly, the results showed that over 50% of participants were not able to give the correct answer to questions put to them during the survey. Although it could be argued […]

A new text message scam has been doing the rounds, motorists are being told to be wary of receiving this message. Scammers are sending out fake parking ticket texts, the DVSA have urged people to be vigilant when receiving these messages urging the individual to pay the fine, stating they have been caught parking illegally. […]

  A free driving course is to be offered to elderly drivers, to help ensure they can continue to drive as they age. It is said to be targeted at older motorists to help them maintain their driving independence for as long as possible. The Safer Essex Roads Partnership scheme has been created to help […]

Here in Great Britain we have been driving on the left hand side of the road since 1835, but recently one maneuver has come become a hot topic. The right turn has been labeled ‘the most hazardous’ according to data collected by The Department Of Transport. Although it appears to be seen as a simplified […]

Traffic data and information supplier Inrix has published a report 2023 Global Traffic Scorecard which indicates London has the most congested roads in Europe for the third year running. Motorists went through 99 hours on average in traffic in 2023, an increase compared to 97 hours the previous year. The report concluded that the roads […]

In a recent article we published we touched upon the new AI cameras being trialed, designed to catch out ‘dangerous drivers’ who are using their mobile phone behind the wheel amongst other things. Since then the cameras have been rolled out across the Midlands, since their launch they have caught out 100’s of motorists using […]

  New camera’s will be rolled out in the UK, which can zoom in and see you behind the wheel. Testing is being conducted for the cameras which will be able to see in your vehicle, catching motorists who use their mobile phone or don’t wear a seat belt. Ten police forces will be testing […]

A man who attempted to take a practical driving test on behalf of someone else has been sentenced. Police officers from Nottinghamshire Police fraud team made contact with the Worksop Test Centre to alert them of the fraudulent Driving Test about to take place on the 24/10/23. The fraud team had reason to believe Mr […]

Something as simple as a small chip or crack in your windscreen could cause you to be fined. Warnings have been issued to drivers that driving with a chipped or cracked windscreen could land motorists with a £2,500 fine or points on their license! Green Flag has since revealed that after research 4/5 drivers where […]

With Valentines day coming up it is important to remember to follow the rules. Compare market’s motor insurance experts have laid out driving offenses which loved-up motorists might unwittingly commit. Motorists who leave their car engines running when picking up their love could be slapped with an £80 fine for “stationary idling”, under rule 123 […]