Drunk Driver Kills Student After Drinking Eight Pints and Fleeing Scene Monday, March 2, 2026 drunkdriving hitandrun manslaughter durham courtcase justice victimimpact road safety sentencing crime A tragic hit-and-run incident has left a young student dead after a driver who had consumed around eight pints behind the wheel struck her and fled the scene. Abigail Eggleston, 22, was crossing the A167 at Neville’s Cross, … Read More
I Visited a Black Country Estate with a Rare 13-Year-Old 20mph Speed Limit — and Witnessed it Broken Instantly Saturday, February 14, 2026 speedlimits westbromwich road safety blackcountry trafficcalming schoolsafety sandwell speeding community transport In the West Midlands, speed limits are typically straightforward: motorways and dual carriageways set at 70mph, A-roads at 60mph, and most residential streets at 30mph. Yet, one corner of the Black Country breaks from this … 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 Drivers Face New 31mph Speed Limit Warning Saturday, February 7, 2026 birmingham speedlimits road safety driving fines speed cameras traffic enforcement police speed Drivers across Birmingham are being urged to take heed of new, lower speed limits implemented on many major roads throughout the city. Recent changes have reduced most 40mph zones down to 30mph, meaning motorists risk fines … Read More
Family Mourns Devoted Father Killed in Tragic Van Crash on A614 Wednesday, February 4, 2026 tribute accident crash investigation nottinghamshire police van a614 family road-safety The family of Scott Beattie, a devoted and loving father, has paid heartfelt tribute following his untimely death in a road accident on the A614. The 41-year-old, who lived in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire, lost his life after … Read More
14 Common Prescriptions That Could See You Banned Under DVLA Rules Tuesday, January 20, 2026 dvla medications driving road safety drowsiness opioids winter pharmacology aa restrictions Fourteen common prescription medicines could lead to a driving ban under DVLA rules, as many of these drugs can cause drowsiness and slow reaction times, making it unsafe to drive. Drivers in the UK are urged to review DVLA … Read More