Five key driving law changes proposed with Andy Burnham as Prime Minister Saturday, July 18, 2026 andyburnham driving electricvehicles ev transportpolicy emissions scrappage eved climateaction ukgovernment sport Andy Burnham is poised to become Prime Minister on Monday, and experts are urging him to spearhead significant reforms in motoring laws that could benefit drivers across fuel types—petrol, diesel, and electric alike. The … Read More
Older Drivers Must Meet Vision Standards to Continue Driving, Says Government Thursday, July 16, 2026 olderdrivers eyesight driving road safety government visionstandards ageing transportsecretary mandatorytesting independence sport Older drivers have been urged to ensure they meet minimum eyesight requirements before getting behind the wheel. According to the Older Drivers Forum, all drivers must be able to read a vehicle’s number plate from 20 metres … Read More
Birmingham Driving Test Centre Records Highest Fail Rates Due to Strict Exams Sunday, July 12, 2026 birmingham driving test failures garrettsgreen kingstanding faults learning observation junctions Learner drivers face their toughest challenges at Birmingham’s Garretts Green driving test centre, data reveals. Between January 2024 and March 2025, this centre recorded a staggering 209,523 faults — the highest number … Read More
Walsall Father Receives Suspended Sentence After Reckless 90mph Police Chase in 30mph Zone Friday, July 10, 2026 walsall policing birmingham driving dangerousdriving speeding policechase sentencing law dui Idris Husmani, a 21-year-old father from Walsall, has been handed a 12-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months, after engaging in a high-speed police chase in Birmingham. Husmani was driving at speeds reaching 90mph … Read More
Audi A6 Driver Fined for Speeding at 110mph on M6 During Christmas Day Monday, July 6, 2026 audi speeding m6 traffic law court fine penalty driving safety During a Christmas Day journey on the M6, Slawomir Marciszewski was caught driving at a dangerous speed of 110mph in a grey Audi A6, well above the 70mph motorway limit. The incident occurred near junction 12, close to the … Read More
High Failure Rates in Driving Theory Tests – Could You Pass These Questions? Saturday, July 4, 2026 driving theory test failures westmidlands dudley learning roadsafety motorway examination This year marks the 30th anniversary of the driving theory test, a crucial hurdle for learner drivers before they can even attempt the practical exam. Despite its importance, many candidates struggle to pass, with some test … Read More