Highway Code

Drivers have been warned that dirty number plates could land them a fine of £1,000 this winter. Rain, snow, slush and mud can mean plates quickly become caked in grime, […]

A third (33%) of UK motorists are still ignoring or are unaware of the two-second gap rule, according to a recent survey by AA Accident Assist. The poll of more […]

Aggression from both motorists and cyclists is potentially putting lives on Britain’s roads at risk, according to research conducted by the UK’s leading road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart. The charity’s […]

Motorists around the UK have been urged to check their driving licences to avoid fines of up to £5,000. Recent figures from the DVLA have shown that the driving licences […]

Drivers have been warned against placing their dashcams in a position which could be a serious traffic offence. The Highway Code states that dashcams must not block any view of […]

New research has found that millions of drivers are not aware of the changes to the Highway Code, which were introduced earlier this year. IAM RoadSmart has revealed that 20% […]

A poll conducted by NFU Mutual has found that 57% of UK drivers are not aware of Highway Code changes that were introduced this weekend. New or amended measures say […]

Changes to the Highway Code are due to come into force on January 29 which will give greater focus to the safety of vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists. […]

The government has announced that it is tightening the rules around mobile phone usage while driving. From next year, anyone caught using the devices to film, take videos, scroll through […]