Labour Proposes New Fitness to Drive Tests for Drivers Over 70 Sunday, January 18, 2026 road safety older drivers eyesight testing cognitive assessments driving licence ageing population labour party transport policy driver fitness traffic fatalities sport Drivers aged 70 and over are set to face new “fitness to drive” assessments under a Road Safety Strategy announced by the Labour government. These measures include mandatory eyesight tests and the consideration of … Read More
Drivers Who Are Tailgated Warned They Face Fines and Licence Points for Brake Checking Sunday, January 18, 2026 tailgating brakechecking motoring drivinglaws road safety dangerousdriving fines penaltypoints dashcam driverbehaviour Tailgating is one of the most stressful and intimidating experiences motorists face on the road. While most drivers dislike being tailgated and wish offenders would be punished, many are unaware that reacting aggressively, … Read More
Major Overhaul of Driving Laws Set for 2026 Thursday, January 1, 2026 motoring laws road-safety drink-driving eyesight pavement-parking elderly seatbelt enforcement government The year 2026 promises to bring the most significant changes to motoring laws in decades, as the Government prepares to unveil a comprehensive road safety strategy aimed at reducing road deaths and injuries. Among the key … Read More
What Drivers Need to Know as 40mph Speed Limits Disappear in Birmingham Saturday, December 13, 2025 speedlimits road safety westmidlands birmingham traffic collisions transport regulations driving infrastructure The West Midlands is set to phase out all remaining 40mph speed limits on A and B roads, lowering them to 30mph as part of an ambitious regional road safety strategy. This change is a key element in the effort to reduce both … Read More
Driving Licences Revoked Over Eyesight Concerns Affecting Thousands of Older Drivers Sunday, December 7, 2025 dvla eyes eyesight driving licences olderdrivers road safety health renewal vision Each year, thousands of older drivers in the UK lose their driving licences because of eyesight conditions deemed a safety risk by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). These individuals are considered unfit to … Read More
Midlands City Identified as One of England's Drink-Driving Hotspots Saturday, December 6, 2025 drinkdriving stokeontrent midlands penaltypoints road safety government alcohollimit policing insurance motorists A recent analysis has revealed that Stoke-on-Trent, a city in the Midlands, ranks among England’s top drink-driving hotspots. Residents here carry some of the highest average penalty points on their licences due to … Read More