School Run Parents Warned Over ‘Dangerous’ Parking After Fire Engine Delay on 999 Call Monday, February 16, 2026 parking safety emergency fireengine schoolrun police robertsprimary lowergornal enforcement westmidlands A fire engine responding to a 999 emergency call was delayed due to illegally parked vehicles near Roberts Primary School in Lower Gornal, prompting a serious warning from local police. Officers from the Dudley North … Read More
Birmingham Drivers Warned of New 21mph Speeding Fines Sunday, February 15, 2026 birmingham drivers speeding fines speedlimits 20mph zones trafficsafety enforcement police Drivers in Birmingham are facing fines even when driving well below the traditional 30mph limit on certain roads. With the rise of 20mph zones throughout the city, many motorists are being caught out, sometimes driving just … Read More
DVLA Introduces New '26' Number Plates from March 1, 2026, with £1,000 Fine for Non-Compliance Tuesday, February 10, 2026 dvla numberplates registration fines legislation vehicles road safety enforcement compliance motorcycles From March 1, 2026, the DVLA will issue new ‘26’ number plate registrations, marking the latest update in vehicle identification. Drivers are being warned that failing to comply with number plate regulations could … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Bus Lane Camera Change Spurs Surge in Driver Fines Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham buslane enforcement fines broadstreet cameras traffic motorists transport regulations Motorists navigating Birmingham city centre should be aware that bus lane enforcement has intensified, especially along the popular Broad Street nightlife district. Following a recent adjustment to the positioning of one of … Read More
Police Employing 'Hidden' Dashcams to Catch Speeding and Dangerous Drivers Sunday, February 8, 2026 dashcam police speeding recklessdriving technology enforcement roadsafety evidence motoring publicparticipation Most drivers are familiar with visible enforcement tools such as speed cameras and bus lane cameras. However, many who flout road rules assume they can evade detection once they’re out of the direct sight of these … Read More
A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More