Midlands Locations Among Lowest UK Driving Theory Test Pass Rates Saturday, February 21, 2026 midlands dudley birmingham theorytest driving highwaycode roadsafety audiobook scrapcarcomparison drivertraining New data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) reveals that certain Midlands areas struggle with driving theory test pass rates. Dudley’s test centre ranks as the fifth-lowest in the country, with just 38.2% of … Read More
Birmingham Council Introduces Fines for Traffic Offences as New Cameras Are Installed Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham traffic enforcement cameras fines roadsafety driving council speedlimits regulations Birmingham City Council is set to enforce new traffic regulations in targeted areas, placing motorists at risk of fines for rule violations. As part of a comprehensive road safety campaign, cameras will be installed at key … Read More
UK Government Delays New Driving Law Introducing Mandatory Eyesight Tests for Elderly Drivers Thursday, February 19, 2026 uk driving law roadsafety elderly eyesight consultation fines transport insurance The UK government has postponed implementing a new driving law that could impose mandatory eyesight tests for elderly drivers every three years, with potential fines reaching £1,000 for non-compliance. Originally set to … Read More
West Midlands to Deploy Average Speed and Red Light Cameras to Improve Road Safety Monday, February 9, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands pavements speedenforcement redlightcameras visionzero pedestrian traffic cycling infrastructure The West Midlands is set to introduce a series of road safety improvements aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on its roads. Spearheading these efforts is Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald, who is working … Read More
Police Employing 'Hidden' Dashcams to Catch Speeding and Dangerous Drivers Sunday, February 8, 2026 dashcam police speeding recklessdriving technology enforcement roadsafety evidence motoring publicparticipation Most drivers are familiar with visible enforcement tools such as speed cameras and bus lane cameras. However, many who flout road rules assume they can evade detection once they’re out of the direct sight of these … Read More
A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More