A man accused of drunk-driving after leading police on a high-speed chase explained to an officer that it was his dog, and not him, who had been driving the vehicle. Reliford Cooper III, 26, blamed the pooch after his car had crashed into a ditch following the chase in Palmetto, Florida – allegedly telling an […]

Two men allegedly two times over the legal drink drive limit were a learner and his supervisor, police said. Officers tracked down learner Lucas Herliczka, 39, in a Vauxhall Corsa after police were called about a road traffic incident. He was arrested with his ‘acquaintance’ who was supervising in Southampton. The legal limit is 35mg […]

When you sit behind the wheel as a driver, you automatically accept all responsibility for the safety of the vehicle, the safety of yourself and for the safety of your passengers. However this does not just mean you need to ensure you drive safely – Assuming responsibility when behind the wheel starts far earlier than […]

Four more people have been charged with offences as part of Sussex Police’s June crackdown on drink and drug-driving Kevin Burke, 43, was arrested at 5.20pm on 30th June after he crashed his van on the A27 in Lewes. He was charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis and released on bail to […]

It was revealed on Friday that the figure for the number of drivers handed points and a £100 fine by police for using their phone at the wheel has dropped by 24% in the past year. This is down to the fact that many more drivers are being sent on awareness courses instead. Experts believe […]

France has introduced a range of road safety measures including the lowering of the driving age and drink-drive limits. Twenty-six measures have been introduced including the lower of the driving age to 15 from the current age of 16. Following the probationary period, the driving test can now be taken at 17 and a half […]

An insurer has demanded that customers caught speeding or driving poorly should be made to have counselling to become aware of the consequences of driving dangerously. Otherwise, they should lose their car insurance. The motorists will have to undergo the same type of techniques originally designed for use with drink and drug addicts in the […]

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said that the high death toll directly caused by motorists using the phone whilst driving. This has influenced his decision to change the rules which would see the penalty for using your mobile at the wheel increase to six points on your licence. This would have a dramatic effect on […]

The government are considering tougher penalties for mobile phone use whilst driving after research showed that it slowed a driver’s reactions more than drink or drugs. Robert Goodwill, the road safety minister, said he would make a case to the Ministry of Justice for imposing tougher penalties. In addition, campaigners, including the Alliance of British […]

Anyone who has learnt to drive, knows the joy once you pass your practical test. But it doesn’t end there. In fact, as a new driver you now need to learn to become an experienced driver: Of course, you need to keep driving. There is no point in obtaining a full licence if you are […]