Drink-Driver Banned for 40 Months Following M42 Crash Thursday, June 4, 2026 drinkdriver m42 crash ban birmingham magistrates alcohol offence motorway safety A drink-driver has been banned from driving for 40 months after crashing his vehicle on the M42 motorway. The driver was found to be over twice the legal alcohol limit at the time of the incident. At Birmingham Magistrates' … Read More
DVLA Lists Nine Prescription Medications That Can Lead to Driving Bans Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dvla driving medications drugs ban opioids benzodiazepines impairment prescription law The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed nine prescription medications that can trigger automatic driving bans due to their impairing effects. Driving under the influence of certain legal or illegal drugs … Read More
BMW Driver Banned After Swerving Between Lanes on Hagley Road Saturday, May 30, 2026 bmw drinkdriving hagleyroad swerving ban dylankooner police roadsafety offense disqualification Dylan Kooner faced a drink driving ban after being observed swerving dangerously between lanes in his BMW along Hagley Road. The incident occurred in the early hours, prompting police to stop him. Subsequent breath tests …
Exclusive Poll Reveals Strong West Midlands Support for Banning Social Media Use Among Under-16s Monday, May 25, 2026 westmidlands socialmedia under16 ban australia children screentime safety poll uk A striking 82% of people in the West Midlands support banning social media access for under-16s, according to exclusive polling conducted for Birmingham Live. This aligns with growing concerns about the impact of excessive … Read More
New Parking Restrictions Introduced in England with Signs Installed in Swindon Friday, May 22, 2026 parking pavement swindon england ban accessibility localgovernment transport safety trial A new parking restriction is taking effect in parts of England as “No parking” signs have been installed on several streets in Swindon. The year-long ban, currently limited to three streets in the Wiltshire town, … Read More
Deadly Birmingham Driver Receives Long-Term Ban After Fatal Crash Wednesday, May 20, 2026 birmingham driving disqualification hitandrun fatality roadsafety crime safety ban judgment After years of growing concern over fatal road incidents in Birmingham, a serious ruling has finally been delivered in a tragic case involving Uber Eats driver Harinderpal Athwal. Athwal, 41, struck and killed pedestrian … Read More