Infringements on smart motorways lead to £100,000 in fines
Fines totalling more than £100,000 have been issued to drivers for ignoring lane closures on smart motorways so far this year. Court records from England and Wales have revealed that […]
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Part-worn tyres putting drivers at risk
TyreSafe has warned drivers about the risks of part-worn tyres after a number of operations identified significant compliance and safety issues. Working with Trading Standards, it carried out investigations in […]
Dangerous driving conditions expected as thunderstorms loom
The AA has warned motorists of dangerous driving conditions when heavy rainfall follows long spells of hot, dry weather. The UK has experienced one of its hottest summers on record […]
Killed or seriously injured casualties on UK roads rise
The number of people killed or seriously injured on British roads rose four per cent from 2024 to 2025, according to government figures. It reported that although fatalities fell by […]
Drivers warned against mobile phone use behind the wheel
Road safety charity Gem has warned drivers that stricter regulations around mobile phone use behind the wheel also apply in stationary traffic. The rules cover making calls, sending texts, scrolling […]
Better UK road surfaces could save £5.5bn
Fixing potholes and improving UK road surfaces could result in savings of more than £5.5bn, according to a new report published by Citroën. Its Better Roads Manifesto reports that road […]
Drivers treading dangerously with unsuitable footwear
A new survey by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has found that more than a third of motorists admit to driving in unsuitable footwear. It found that 35% of more […]
Drivers warned to watch out for summer ice
Drivers have been warned to be wary of summer ice, a condition that occurs when it finally rains after continuous hot weather. It said that during prolonged dry weather, residue […]
Drink-drive fatalities up 14% in a decade
The number of drink-drive fatalities fell to a three-year low in 2024 according to new government figures, but was still 14% higher than a decade ago. The Department for Transport […]
Dark sunglasses could contravene Highway Code
Drivers wearing dark sunglasses could be breaking the law and risk fines and penalty points. The RAC has said that sunglasses rated at the highest level on the Visible Light […]
Overseas drivers could pose road safety risk
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned of the growing risk of overseas drivers swapping their licences for British licences. It has said that while foreign motorists may be fully […]
AA calls for additional traffic officers as numbers fall
The number of traffic officers has fallen by more than 1,000 in a decade, according to figures released by the Home Office. It found that there are now just 4,143 […]