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 […]

Today Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is said to  announce that vehicles with new technology enabling them to stay in their lanes automatically will be legal within months. The bold move will help to prevent up to 47,000 serious accidents and save 3,900 lives over the next decade as it cuts out human error, said the […]

Proposals for an outright ban on pavement parking have been mooted. Most of us have done it occasionally, some of us even do it semi regularly. Parking on the pavement, or at least partially on the pavement is a common site on London’s streets with spaces at a premium. But the act could soon be […]

A TRANSPORT-mad six-year-old boy can recite the entire Highway Code from memory. And Nathan Henry-McGhie is even teaching his mum Peta to pass her driving test. The lad began studying the152 page road users guide just six months ago when he found it lying around his home. Now Nathan can recognise every road and traffic […]

NEW legislation means that motorists will face a £200 fine and six points on their licence if they are caught TOUCHING their phone behind the wheel. Roads Minister Baroness Vere unveiled the latest law on 17 October 2020 – making all hand-held mobile activity while driving illegal. Can you use a mobile phone while driving? […]

Highways England will reduce the speed limit on four sections of motorway this month in an attempt to reduce roadside emissions. Trials of a 60mph limit will assess how slower speeds affect pollution levels next to junctions or on routes to towns and cities. More than 40,000 premature deaths a year are linked to poor […]

Hundreds of thousands of people have had their driving tests cancelled or delayed as a result of the pandemic. It has been more than just a minor inconvenience for those looking for work and caring for children, while instructors face a nervous wait to find out when and how they can return to work safely. […]

Drivers with photocard licences due to expire between 1 February and 31 August 2020 have been granted an extension Licences are automatically extended by seven months from the date of expiry  Impacted motorists will be sent reminders ahead of their new renewal date It only applies to photocard renewals that expire after 10 years If […]

The Department for Transport announced on 25 March that all cars, vans and motorcycles which usually would require an MOT will be exempted from needing a test for six months from 30 March onwards. Drivers were told they would be held responsible for ensuring their vehicles remained roadworthy during the test extension, else face fines […]

ONLINE scammers are targeting thousands of Brits with fake insurance policies that offer cover at a heavily discounted rate. Motorists who take out the fake insurance could be left uncovered in an accident and potentially be hit with hefty fines. Known as ghost brokers, these criminals offer drivers comprehensive policies at heavily discounted rates for […]