The UK government is considering introducing two significant mandatory tests for drivers aged 70 and above across England. Currently, there are over 6.3 million full licence holders aged 70 and over in Great Britain, a number …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced a significant update to the mileage allowance for employees and self-employed individuals using their personal vehicles for work purposes. The mileage rate has been increased from …
West Midlands Police have deployed speed camera vans on the region’s busiest A roads, resulting in hundreds of drivers being caught for speeding. These enforcement efforts target heavily trafficked routes used daily by …
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled key measures aimed at easing financial pressures for drivers and businesses amid rising fuel costs. Speaking in the Commons, Starmer confirmed the extension of a temporary 5p …
The RAC has identified Tesco as the cheapest supermarket to buy petrol in the UK amid record-high fuel prices, urging drivers at other leading retailers to shop around and avoid overpaying. Contrary to popular belief, Asda …
New data from the DVLA exposes a rising trend in speeding offences across the UK, with over 1.2 million drivers currently holding active penalty points related to speeding. This marks the third consecutive year of increase …
Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile car tax set to affect millions of electric and hybrid vehicle owners starting April 2028. Under the upcoming scheme, electric vehicle (EV) drivers will be charged 3p per mile, …
The Labour government is introducing tougher measures to combat fly-tipping, giving courts enhanced powers to penalize offenders by imposing driving licence restrictions and even disqualifications. Under the new proposals, …
Drivers across the UK are being warned about a growing scam involving ghost MOTs—fake certificates issued without any actual vehicle inspection. While MOT tests are carried out at 23,000 accredited garages nationwide, this …
West Midlands Police has provided clear guidance for motorists on the appropriate actions to take if involved in a road traffic collision. If anyone is seriously injured or in immediate danger, you should call 999 …
UK drivers are facing fines of up to £5,000 and potential prison sentences of up to two years amid a sharp rise in fuel thefts at petrol stations. Recent data reveals a worrying surge in “fill up and flee” incidents as …
British motorists are being hit with an alarming average of almost 48,000 private parking tickets every day, according to new figures. Between April and December last year, private parking management companies issued …
Recent data exclusive to BirminghamLive reveals that drivers aged over 85 have been involved in serious crashes across the West Midlands, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. This alarming trend adds urgency to the …
A crucial change took effect on 22 March 2026 following the Sentencing Act 2026’s Royal Assent on 22 January, altering how courts can sentence drivers convicted of causing death or serious injury. The Act extends judicial …
Derby City Council is intensifying its efforts to curb traffic violations by expanding its moving traffic enforcement program to three additional locations across the city. After 18 months of community consultation, new …