The government, under the leadership of Andy Burnham, is evaluating proposals to implement mandatory eyesight tests every three years for ageing drivers. These plans, initially put forward by the Labour Party earlier this …
Drivers aged over 81 are being urged to schedule appointments with opticians amid proposals for new eyesight regulations being reviewed by the government led by Andy Burnham. Campaign group GEM Motoring Assist has highlighted …
Birmingham City Council has announced plans to introduce 20mph speed limits on a substantial number of residential roads across the city. This move represents a significant adjustment for drivers, as many side streets in …
A Birmingham man has been banned from driving for four years following a collision with a wall in West Bromwich. Darawan Omari, aged 29, lost control of his vehicle at approximately 1.10am on 12 July when he swerved to avoid …
West Midlands Police has introduced a new police car in their ongoing efforts to crack down on uninsured driving across the region. This dual-branded vehicle was supplied by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), the organisation …
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 …
A driver in Birmingham was caught travelling at 46mph in a 20mph speed limit zone, marking the most severe case of speeding in such an area in the city this year. The incident occurred on Vincent Drive, a stretch of road that …
Majid Mahmood, the former transport boss for Birmingham, has emphasised a critical risk factor in road safety following a recent series of fatal traffic accidents. During his tenure, Mahmood oversaw efforts when the city’s …
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 …
The Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to recent calls for the Andy Burnham government to introduce mandatory alcolock devices for repeat drink-driving offenders. Campaigners and road safety organisations have urged …
Birmingham’s former roads chief has urged stricter controls on laughing gas amid increasing public concern over fatal crashes involving multiple casualties. Majid Mahmood, who served as the city’s transport boss during the …
Residents of Birmingham have shared varied opinions following the dismissal of Abdul Bashir, an RAC repairman, after footage emerged showing him greeting Raise the Colours founder Ryan Bridge. The 52-year-old from Saltley was …
A BirminghamLive investigation has highlighted a significant increase in the number of West Midlands drivers resorting to illegal methods to avoid detection by speed cameras. Specifically, the use of false or modified number …
A van driver recently admitted to reversing up a slip road on the M6 Toll near Cannock after realising he had missed his exit while “trying to get to Glasgow.” Daniel Udrescu, 57, was stopped by police at around 10.30pm on …
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 …