Traffic on the M6 near Birmingham has come to a complete standstill following a crash that has resulted in significant delays. Motorists are experiencing congestion stretching over several miles as emergency services manage …
Drivers using motorways in the Midlands are being reminded that exceeding variable speed limits, even by small margins, can result in fines and penalty points. Confusion often arises regarding the fluctuating speed …
The family of Donald Sheppard, a 64-year-old man from Birmingham, have expressed deep sorrow following his death in a crash on the M6 motorway. Mr Sheppard was driving a Ford Focus when he was involved in a collision with …
Transport authorities have confirmed that 23 separate overnight closures will affect major motorways across the Midlands this week. These disruptions are set to impact the M1, M5, M6, and M42 motorways, key arteries in the …
Drivers on West Midlands motorways are receiving fines and penalty points even when travelling at speeds below 60mph. This highlights the importance of recognising and complying with variable speed limits displayed on digital …
West Midlands Police have revealed that the ten highest speeds recorded in the past twelve months have all taken place on motorway stretches within their jurisdiction. Drivers caught travelling at over 120mph include those on …
New data from West Midlands Police (WMP) has revealed that motorists have repeatedly been caught travelling at speeds exceeding 120mph on the region’s motorways within the past 12 months. WMP provided information detailing …
West Midlands Police have disclosed details of the fastest speeds recorded on local motorways throughout the past year. Following a Freedom of Information request from BirminghamLive, the police provided data listing the top …
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 …
Chad O’Loughlin, 28, of Walsall, faced serious repercussions after being found drunk in charge of his Tesla on the M6 motorway. On April 25, police discovered O’Loughlin stranded in his damaged vehicle on the J6 slip road of …
Thousands of motorists in the West Midlands have faced fines after inadvertently breaking temporary speed limits on motorways. These speed restrictions, often displayed on digital gantries along smart motorways like the M6, …
Pret A Manger has made a milestone move by launching its first-ever drive-thru location in the UK. Situated near Junction 21 of the M6 motorway in Warrington, this innovative site covers over 2,000 square feet and is designed …
A wanted man was apprehended after police used stinger spikes to stop a Fiat campervan that failed to pull over on the M6 motorway. The dramatic intervention took place on the evening of Thursday, April 23, when officers …
Drivers on West Midlands motorways can be fined even when driving below the usual 70mph speed limit. Although 70mph is the national motorway limit, smart motorways frequently impose temporary lower speed limits that motorists …
As global tensions disrupt fuel supply, the UK Labour Party government is considering measures such as reducing speed limits on major motorways, including the M6, to lower oil demand. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has …