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
Worcestershire Tree Surgeon Banned from Driving for Cannabis Use Behind the Wheel Tuesday, June 30, 2026 worcestershire tree surgeon drug driving cannabis driving ban birmingham road safety impairment legal consequences traffic law A Worcestershire tree surgeon has been disqualified from driving for 12 months following an incident in Birmingham where he was found smoking a cannabis joint while behind the wheel. The case highlights the serious … Read More
Drivers Face £10,000 Fines for Ignoring Four Common Car Issues Saturday, June 27, 2026 fines carissues enginemanagement tyres brakes oilsystem mot road safety penalties emissions Drivers risk facing fines totaling up to £10,000 by ignoring four common yet critical vehicle issues, according to findings from Yell. The company highlights engine management light warnings, low tyre pressure, squeaky … Read More
400 Residents Demand Pedestrian Crossing on Hazardous Shirley Road Thursday, June 11, 2026 petition pedestrians road safety shirley hurdisroad solihull crossing community traffic safety Almost 400 residents of Hurdis Road, Shirley, have signed a petition demanding that Solihull Council install a pedestrian crossing on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road near Shirley Park. The petition stems from mounting … Read More
Department for Transport Responds to Calls for Mandatory Reporting of Cat Collisions by Drivers Friday, June 5, 2026 cats road-safety dft pets microchipping legislation defra collisions traffic animal-welfare The Department for Transport (DfT) has issued a formal response following a petition accumulating more than 60,000 signatures on the Parliamentary website, calling for a new law that requires drivers to stop and report … Read More
Worrying Surge in Illegal 'Ghost Plates' Making Drivers Invisible to Speed Cameras Sunday, May 31, 2026 ghostplates road safety speed cameras anpr traffic law illegalplates motoring law enforcement legislation driving 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 … Read More