Rules of the Road

Points, fines, crushed vehicles… even the possibility of being thousands of pounds out of pocket isn’t enough to encourage tens of thousands of people to take […]

Ant McPartlin has been released pending an investigation, following a collision involving his Mini in Richmond, West London on 18th March. While the circumstances around the […]

Owners of BMWs often get a bad rap for their driving. Disliked on the roads, they’re frequently stereotyped as being inconsiderate lane hoggers, who drive too […]

It’s no secret that if you’re caught using your mobile phone behind the wheel, you’ll likely be hit with a harsh-but-fair penalty. But did you know […]

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), or road tax, will shoot up for some drivers this year as the Government tries to clamp down on air pollution… Changes […]

Rogue insurance brokers are scamming drivers out of hundreds of thousands of pounds, police warn. According to the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department […]

More than 1,000 children aged 16 and under have been disqualified from driving in the past year, figures obtained by the BBC. The broadcaster says DVLA […]

The last 12 months saw plenty of driving law changes. Car tax, mobile phone penalties and alterations to the practical driving test were just some of the updates. […]

Britain’s roads have been compared to “Swiss cheese” by road safety experts who are applauding a £200 million initiative to tackle the UK’s highways. The Government […]

The festive season cast a worrying shadow on driving behaviours in Scotland, with official figures showing almost 500 drivers were breathalysed each day over the four-week […]

Motorists who flout the law and get behind the wheel while under the influence could see their names published by Lincolnshire Police. The controversial policy names […]

‘Tis the season to be merry. Unfortunately, it’s also the season of drink-driving – and new figures suggest rural areas are hot spots for it. A […]

Smart motorways, speed cameras and increasingly graphic awareness campaigns of the dangers of speeding – it’s hard to imagine that drivers exceed the road limits today… […]

Office parties and after-work drinks ensure that police are out in full force over the festive period. So, if you’re thinking of enjoying one or two […]

In the words of Chris Rea, when you’re driving home for Christmas, you can’t wait to see their faces. But before you go anywhere, our guide […]

When you pair Grammy-award winning video directors with a celebrated yet elusive electronic musician (and throw in a heap of pink kittens), you’re probably not expecting […]

Attending a speed awareness course can be just the tonic to address your need for speed. But new figures show parts of the country are getting […]

Arguing over blame in a road collision is frustrating and exhausting. Whether you’re to blame or not, if you’re found to be at fault, you could […]

From compulsory car seats to doubled-up fines for mobile use, this year is leading the way in road law changes. If you’re looking to avoid fines, […]