Rules of the Road

8th February 2022

Private parking fines to be lowered to £50 from £100

Have you ever wished that private parking fines weren’t so high? If you live in England or Wales (excluding London), you can breathe a little sigh […]
3rd February 2022

Stricter mobile phone rules to come into force from 25th March

Stop scrolling… The law on using a mobile phone while driving is about to get a whole lot tougher. The Department for Transport has announced that […]
31st January 2022

Major drive to raise awareness of Highway Code shake-up

The Highway Code is set to undergo a major shake-up this weekend – but are you aware of it? Many drivers are still oblivious to the […]
12th January 2022

10 new driving laws and rule changes you need to know in 2022

Ready to hit the road in 2022? Hold up. There’s some changes you should know about. From new Clean Air Zones and updated number plates, to […]
14th October 2021

Scrappage scheme applications rejected as London’s ULEZ expansion approaches

Prepared for the Ultra-Low Emission zone (ULEZ) expansion in London later this month? Or are you one of the thousands of motorists who’ve had your application […]
12th October 2021

New motorway cameras could fine you £100 for ignoring closed lanes

Don’t ignore the red ‘X’ on smart motorways, National Highways warns in its latest crackdown. A new automatic camera charge has been announced to catch people […]
3rd August 2021

New Highway Code puts pedestrians and cyclists at top of ‘road user hierarchy’

Who do you think should have right of way on the roads? New changes to the Highway Code are to give those on foot and bike […]
20th July 2021

Motorists hit by DVLA driving licence delays

Need a new driving licence? Depending on your situation, it seems you might be faced with a wait of 10 weeks or more.  Paper licence hold-ups […]
13th July 2021

Low traffic neighbourhoods make millions in fines in a year

How well do you know your road signs? With drivers being fined millions for entering low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) due to confusion about signs, it might […]
7th July 2021

GB car sticker makes way for new ‘UK’ version

Used to displaying a GB sticker on your car when travelling abroad? It seems you’ll have to trade it in for a new ‘UK’ version if […]
21st June 2021

Councils in England and Wales given new powers to fine drivers

The power to charge drivers for minor offences could soon be in the hands of your local council. The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed local […]
3rd June 2021

1 in 5 motorists confused about Clean Air Zones

Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are being steadily rolled out across the UK, but are you prepared? A survey of more than 2,000 drivers suggests around a […]
13th May 2021

Drivers want more cameras but admit to speeding

What’s your opinion on speed cameras? Well, love them or loathe them, it seems most drivers would be up for seeing more of them, as long […]
7th May 2021

Drivers shouldn’t pay the price for pothole-related collisions, says lawyer

If a pothole in the road causes a driver to swerve, ending in collision – who’s really to blame? A top motoring lawyer is calling for […]
24th April 2021

UK drivers think cyclists need new laws

Do you think cyclists should face the same laws as motorists? Demand for new legislation A new survey of 2,000 people by InsureTheGap revealed that 84% […]
19th March 2021

Road tax changes could put financial strain on families and key workers

How would you feel about paying for each mile that you drive, rather than a flat road tax charge? It’s understood that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is […]
17th March 2021

UK’s worst speeding hotspots revealed

Are you living in one of the UK’s speeding hotspots? Research has revealed the worst locations for speeding offences across the UK, with the South East […]
5th March 2021

Have your say on updating the Highway Code

What new rules and advice would you like to see included in the Highway Code? Highways England is giving all drivers a chance to express their […]
2nd March 2021

Drivers forked out £60 million in bus lane fines in 2019

If you’ve ever received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for driving in a bus lane, you’ll be able to relate to the frustration. Especially if you […]
1st March 2021

The new driving laws you need to know about this March

New Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards and Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit driving laws will come into force from the 1st March 2021. But […]