Tag: cars
Keir Starmer urged to implement new rule for older drivers immediately
Dr Peter Hampson, an Optometrist and Clinical and Policy Director at the Association of Optometrists (AOP), has urged Keir Starmer to introduce a new rule for older drivers
Maximum motorway speed limit is less than 70mph for drivers in eight vehicles
The speed limit is the absolute maximum - it does not mean it's safe to drive at this speed in all conditions, the DVSA has warned. Motorists have been told to keep an eye on the speed limit
UK drivers told to remove three items from car boot before Monday
The heatwave can result in havoc with drivers' cars, it has been warned. Here's how to take action to stop running into trouble in the hot weather
Highway Code parking rule could see drivers fined £100
Rule 243 of the Highway Code states that motorists should not stop or park in certain places
Drivers given £100 fine warning over wearing specific style of footwear
In more serious cases penalties can escalate sharply if improper footwear is deemed to have contributed to an accident — fines up to £5,000, nine points on your licence, or even a driving ban
Drivers are unaware of vital car key hack that only takes seconds
A TikTok user has shared a video showing how to unlock a car manually when the key battery is dead - and it's a little-known hack that many drivers were not aware of
UK drivers risk £1,000 fine for not reporting two details to DVLA
You could also face prosecution if you do not tell the DVLA about these issues and have an accident.
Reason motorway signs are blue and why you should be relieved by it
A TikTok user has shared the hidden reason why most motorway signs are green in the US or blue in the UK - and it's probably not what you would expect
Drivers warned sugary smell in car could mean whopping £1,000 repair bill
Motorists have been warned that a sugary smell in their vehicle could be a sign of serious damage and could result in a repair bill of more than £1,000
Drivers warned common 'friendly gesture' could lead to £1k fine
New research has revealed the most common driving myths, with almost three in five (58%) drivers breaking the highway code due to these beliefs.
UK Blue Badge holders issued 'never assume' warning over parking in 7 places
Although the Blue Badge scheme does provide parking concessions to help disabled people get closer to their destinations, it doesn't permit them right to park anywhere
UK's best motorway service station is rural and has no fast-food chain in sight
Which?'s latest poll uncovers the UK's best and worst motorway service stations, with one location standing head and shoulders above the competition and receiving the highest score of all
Car warning over 'relay hack' thieves use to steal cars in one minute
The warning comes as over the past 12 months, between 60 per cent and 70 per cent of cars stolen were keyless models
New driving licence rules for millions of motorists come into force in June
The new driving licence rules will come into effect from June 10, 2025, it has been warned. The new driving licence law will have a major impact on certain motorists
Highway Code rule many drivers may not realise they're breaking
It even applies on your own driveway
