Why Police Are Stopping Cars – The Growing Danger of Drug-Driving Sunday, May 31, 2026 drug-driving drink-driving road-safety driving-ban drug-laws motorists convictions penalties prescription-drugs impairment While drink-driving is widely recognized as a dangerous and irresponsible act, drug-driving remains a serious but often underestimated risk on Britain’s roads. Campaigners are raising the alarm, arguing that drug-impaired … Read More
New Mandatory Eyesight and Cognitive Tests Proposed for Drivers Over 70 in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 drivers eyesight cognitive road safety government licence elderly assessment renewal accidents The UK government is considering introducing two significant mandatory tests for drivers aged 70 and above across England. Currently, there are over 6.3 million full licence holders aged 70 and over in Great Britain, a number … Read More
7 New Bike, Motorcycle, and Scooter Laws Proposed in England Wednesday, May 20, 2026 motorcycle licensing scooters bikes leylands electricvehicles road safety training ukmotoring labourparty The Labour Party has proposed seven significant changes to bike, motorcycle, and scooter regulations in England, with potential wide-ranging effects on licensing, testing, and safety standards. As part of a recent … Read More
Midlands Motorway Speeding Soars with Over 2,500 Drivers Exceeding 70mph Limit Sunday, May 17, 2026 speeding motorways westmidlands enforcement traffic speedingtickets road safety police speedlimit motorists In recent months, over 2,500 drivers in the West Midlands have been caught exceeding the UK motorway speed limit of 70mph, highlighting a serious issue with speeding across the region’s main roads. According to figures … Read More
New DVLA Rule May Lead to More Over-70s Losing Their Driving Licences Sunday, May 10, 2026 dvla eyesight licence over70s driving road safety government regulations medical renewal The Government is set to tighten regulations for drivers over the age of 70, increasing the likelihood that more older motorists will be taken off the roads. As part of a new road safety initiative, mandatory eyesight tests … Read More
Daughter of Woman Killed by 94-Year-Old Driver in Low-Speed Crash ‘Cannot Accept’ the Loss Sunday, May 3, 2026 accident tragedy grief road safety victim driver oldswinford hagleyroad injuries court The family of a beloved grandmother who died after being hit by a 94-year-old driver say they will never come to terms with their loss. Linda Wareham, 77, was walking her dog across the entrance of a petrol station on Hagley … Read More