Rules of the Road

5th November 2024

Most common fines and how to avoid them

Drivers can be slapped with a fine for many reasons, however, most of them are easily avoided. Here’s what you should know about the most common […]
28th May 2024

Drivers could be faced with an insurance price hike for ignoring this one rule

Motorists could see their insurance go up by £369 if they don’t follow this simple rule.  Dangerous and expensive  It is illegal to use, or hold, […]
9th May 2024

Drivers only just realising you can legally ignore this motorway speed limit sign

According to the Express, motorists are suddenly realising that there’s one kind of speed limit sign you can ignore.  Amber speed signs  The speed limit on […]
2nd May 2024

Can you answer these five basic theory questions?

Over half of drivers haven’t read the Highway Code since passing their driving test, despite several recent updates being added to the rule book. 88% of […]
9th April 2024

Drivers urged to ‘Think Bikes’ with stickers on mirrors

The latest Department for Transport figures show that 91 cyclists and 350 motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s Roads in 2022.   Now, on the 10th anniversary of […]
2nd April 2024

More than 70% of MOT testers could be banned

A swathe of mechanics across Britain could be prevented from carrying out MOT tests simply for not completing annual tests.  Are MOT testers leaving assessments too […]
7th March 2024

Spring Budget 2024: what drivers need to know

From fuel duty to national insurance, the Spring Budget covered a few motoring areas, but what do drivers need to know? We’ve got you covered – […]
29th February 2024

Most drivers haven’t seen the Highway Code since getting their licence

Have you freshened up your knowledge of driving rules recently?  More than half of UK drivers are unfamiliar with the latest Highway Code rules, a new […]
14th February 2024

Councils call for a ban on pavement parking

Do you think parking on pavements should be allowed? Recent investigations into pedestrian safety have councils calling for pavement parking to be banned across England. “Pavement […]
1st February 2024

Number of drivers caught using their phones doubles in a year

In March 2022 the law changed so that drivers could be stopped for using their phone behind the wheel for any reason, not just calling someone. […]
31st January 2024

Are pedestrians really safer after the 2022 Highway Code update?

Fewer than a fifth of British drivers (18%) think the changes to the Highway Code made in 2022 have improved the safety of pedestrians, according to […]
18th January 2024

Drivers lose 38 hours a year to road delays

How much time do you think you’re wasting in traffic every day? Whether it’s the commute to work, the school run or just rush hour traffic, […]
21st December 2023

London councils net close to £8.5m in pavement parking fines

In the 12 months leading up to November 2023, 32 London councils generated £8,442,086 from Penalty Charge Notices (PCN) issued to drivers who were parked on […]
30th November 2023

A third of drivers are ignoring red weather warnings for snow

Do UK drivers abide by weather warnings? If you think the answer is yes, you’ll be surprised to know you’re wrong. According to a recent study, […]
28th November 2023

How do speeding fines work?

Many drivers stray over the speed limit occasionally, some accidentally and some on purpose. A 2022 study by the UK Department for Transport found that 45% […]
7th November 2023

Surge in number of drivers stealing fuel

According to new data, the number of fuel thefts from British petrol stations has risen sharply.  Thefts up 77% according to RAC  In response to a […]
31st October 2023

Drivers at risk of £13,000 in fines this Halloween

The trend of decorating your car for Halloween has been growing in popularity, with #HalloweenCar racking up over 15 million views on TikTok. However, if you […]
3rd October 2023

New 30-point plan pledges to make life easier for drivers

There have been a lot of road related policies implemented in the past few years, and now the Conservative Party has unveiled a 30-point plan aimed […]
28th September 2023

Britain sees 29% increase in parking tickets from private firms

Have you had a parking ticket lately? If so, you’re not alone as parking ticket numbers are skyrocketing. According to a recent analysis of DVLA data […]
20th September 2023

Cleaning up vehicle emissions is the biggest challenge to net zero, says Transport Secretary

Is the UK on track to meet net zero by 2050? The decarbonisation of cars and vans is one of the “biggest challenges” to meeting the […]