A busy stretch of the M6 motorway limited to 50mph for 2 years due to roadworks has amazingly attracted only 56 speeding tickets in that time. A report by local newspaper the Express & Star reveals that the Police forces in the West Midlands, Staffordshire and West Mercia divisions covering the lengthy stretch issued just […]

Local authorities outside London want the right to increase their car parking fines from £70 to £120, to match those issued in the capital, the Telegraph has reported. The British Parking Association (BPA) is backing a campaign led by local authorities, proposing that current fines are not enough of a deterrent to motorists committing parking […]

LONDON — Foreign diplomats in Britain have been accused of human trafficking, domestic violence, drink driving and threats to kill — and owe more than 36 million pounds in traffic fines, new figures reveal. Foreign Office figures show diplomatic missions owe 36,057,690 pounds for not paying London’s congestion charge since 2003 — and half a […]

Transport ministers are expected to press ahead with plans to allow the police to issue fixed penalty fines for careless driving offences, despite objections from magistrates today about the rise of “out of court justice”. The proposal would mean motorists guilty of minor careless driving offences being issued with a £60 fine and three penalty […]

Hundreds of parking fines issued at a motoring pageant last week will be wiped and Enfield Council has apologised for the error. The council stood to make £20,000 from the tickets after putting up several “no right turn” signs at the Donkey Lane exit of a playing field used for the Enfield Pageant of Motoring on […]

New controversial proposals will be targeting distracting behaviour such as map reading, eating or drinking behind the wheel which have led to the cause of minor accidents by motorists. Drivers found responsible for these minor accidents could be given 3 penalty points and handed an on the spot £60 fine for their careless driving. Campaigners […]

  New camera’s will be rolled out in the UK, which can zoom in and see you behind the wheel. Testing is being conducted for the cameras which will be able to see in your vehicle, catching motorists who use their mobile phone or don’t wear a seat belt. Ten police forces will be testing […]

Before embarking on your Christmas journey, it’s important to adequately prepare for the trip. This includes checking your vehicle’s condition, planning the route, and packing the essentials. By taking these necessary steps, you can ensure a smoother and more enjoyable travel experience during the holiday season. Before hitting the road for your Christmas travel, it […]

They have urged drivers to check their Driving Licence expiry date and have suggested that visiting their website to update details is the quickest and easiest route to do so. Those above the age of 70 must renew their licence every three years compared to every 10 years for younger drivers. Anyone turning 70 may […]

  This month will see the roll out of new fines, in this article we will look at ways to avoid them if possible, the new charges include Ultra Low Emission Zones, pavement parking and HGV levy tax. Pavement parking: A pavement parking ban will be introduced to increase the safety of pedestrians and to […]