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Post-brexit motoring changes look to impact those using a UK driving licence in Ireland.

Thousands of motorists driving with 12 points

Like most, we assumed that if you’ve managed to notch 12 penalty points on your licence there’s a decent chance you’ve been banned from driving – […]

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Driver caught with 51 points on licence

Police have seized the car of a “prolific road traffic offender” who had amassed a whopping 51 points on his license and had been disqualified from […]

Fatal car crash caused by dangerous driver with 25 points on his licence

Killer driver had 25 points on his licence before fatal crash

Those affected by a tragic car crash in Manchester have been further  devastated to learn the fatal collision was caused by a driver who should’ve been […]

McDonald's to install electric vehicle charging points

McDonald’s to install electric car charge points

Need to refuel? Now you can charge your electric vehicle while munching through your Big Mac at the same time… Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced […]

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Driver wins battle against speeding ticket blunder

It’s bad enough receiving a speeding ticket. But imagine how much worse you would feel if you knew your vehicle was not even moving at the […]

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Phone-drivers risk new £150 fine

Can’t kick the illegal habit of using a hand-held phone at the wheel? Well, obvious dangers aside, you now face a £150 fine under new Government […]

The position of your sat-nav can have an impact on your safety while driving

How to find the safest spot for your sat-nav

Lots of us tend to look at sat-navs as modern-day saviours – especially the more geographically challenged among us. In fact, many motorists have now got […]

Flip flops can easily get stuck under or between your pedals when they slip off as you’re driving

Is it illegal to drive in flip flops?

Happy National Flip Flop Day! It’s the day when we kick off our shoes and show off our toes, while flip-flopping our way around the shops […]

Pokémon catchers could face three points on their licence and a fine of £100 for using a mobile while driving.

Drivers warned not to catch £100 fines for Pokémon Go craze

It’s the computer game that has taken the world by storm. But would you dream of playing Pokémon Go while driving? The question seems a no-brainer. […]

Penalties are set to increase if you're caught using a mobile phone while driving.

Penalties set to double for drivers who use their phones behind the wheel

The penalties for using your phone while driving could soon get a whole lot more serious as the Government tries to make the dangerous habit as […]

A new study suggests that dangerous driving runs in the family.

Bad driver? Blame your parents!

Ever wondered where your bad – and good – habits behind the wheel come from? You can thank mum and dad. So says a new study […]

The Mayor of Paris has introduced a 24-hour ban on odd numbered vehicles to try and cut down on emissions.

Paris introduces ‘odd’ ban to fight pollution

As schemes go, this is certainly an odd one. Yesterday, half of the cars that normally speed around the Parisian streets were nowhere to be seen. […]

A driver in Manchester was caught eating a bowl of cereal at the wheel.

Driver stopped by police… for eating a bowl of cereal

You had a late night. Your alarm didn’t go off. You’re in a rush. You know there’s going to be traffic. Who has time for breakfast?! […]

Drivers support harsher punishments for mobile use

47 drivers an hour caught using phone

Is mobile phone use behind the wheel becoming more common? New figures from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) suggest it most certainly is. In fact, […]

New penalties will see both the fine and the points received double

Penalties double for drivers using their mobile phones

As of today, penalties for drivers caught using their mobile phones while driving have doubled. Previously, drivers receive three points and a £100 fine if they’re […]

Ann Wisdom and Pat Moss awarded the Coupe des Dames

Celebrating women in motorsport

Off the back of our recent announcement of our venture into motorsport, and the fact that today is International Women’s Day, we’ve put together a list […]

From phones to make-up, the distractions were certainly varied

Bad behaviour behind the wheel revealed

As you probably know, the penalties for using your mobile phone behind the wheel changed at the start of March. If you’re caught using your phone, […]

The new mobile phone penalties came into law at the start of March

New drivers will lose licence under new mobile penalties

Changes to the law which hope to prevent mobile phone use behind the wheel have taken effect. Now, if caught using a phone, you’ll receive a £200 […]

The changes start on 1st April and impact only cars first registered on that date onwards

April’s road tax changes explained

The season. The weather. The clocks. Everything is changing right now. And, as of 1st April, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), also known as road tax, has […]

When changing a tyre, safety comes first

We’ll never tire of good tyre advice

If you noticed that your car door wasn’t closing properly you wouldn’t leave it would you? Well, this should be the same for your tyres too. […]