As millions of drivers prepare for journeys this Bank Holiday Monday, experts are urging motorists to take simple steps to reduce fuel and parking costs. Emma Cochrane, a consumer expert at the Competition and Markets …
New enforcement cameras have been activated in Blackheath town centre, signalling a fresh approach to controlling vehicle access in certain areas. Drivers are now required to adhere to recent restrictions, with penalties …
Andy Burnham, the Labour Party leader and newly appointed Prime Minister, has been urged by leading motoring experts to introduce mandatory battery health certificates for all used electric vehicles (EVs) sold by dealers. The …
Birmingham drivers are being warned that the introduction of widespread 20mph speed limits on residential roads is set to increase the likelihood of fines and penalty points for those exceeding these limits. The city council …
A rising number of drivers in the Midlands are receiving fines and penalty points for exceeding speed limits while travelling at less than 30mph. This trend is linked to the growing presence of 20mph zones in towns and cities …
A van driver from Walsall, Eric Oppong, has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding on the M4 motorway. Oppong was recorded driving a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter at 57 miles per hour, exceeding …
A 29-year-old driver from Erdington ran a red light in Birmingham after smoking cannabis at a party, a court was told. Daanish Iqbal was seen by police disregarding the traffic signal at Islington Row at around 3am on 14 …
In a significant overhaul of the motoring tax system, outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax targeting specific electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids. This levy, set to be introduced in …
Birmingham’s notorious city centre bus lanes have once again caught thousands of drivers out in the first five months of 2026. Close to 18,000 motorists have been penalised so far this year, indicating that confusion or …
Alum Rock Road in Birmingham has earned a reputation as one of the city’s most challenging areas for parking—and the numbers this year only reinforce that status. Since the start of 2024, traffic wardens have issued nearly …
Motorists driving around 8,000 miles annually are increasingly feeling the pinch at the pump, with fuel costs estimated at 20p per mile for an average unleaded car. According to data analyzed by NimbleFins, this translates to …
A proposed pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers has sparked concern among motorists and industry experts alike. John Wilmot, founder and CEO of car lease comparison site LeaseLoco.com, has raised alarms over …
An increasing number of drivers are evading speed and ANPR cameras by using illegal modifications known as “ghost plates.” This troubling trend poses a significant threat to road safety and challenges police efforts to …
New data reveals that drivers in Birmingham and the Black Country are more likely to evade penalties for speeding compared to other areas in the Midlands. Enforcement appears inconsistent, creating an uneven playing field …
Starting Friday, May 22, the Motability Scheme, overseen by Motability Operations for Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants, will pause its mandatory black box rule. This decision follows significant backlash from …