Road Safety

31st May 2023

Spike in speeding cases as convictions reach eight-year high

The number of drivers convicted for speeding has reached an eight-year high, according to new figures. Analysis of government data by Churchill Motor Insurance showed speeding […]
23rd May 2023

Car theft up by 25% in 2022

Do you know where your car is right now? You’ll want to keep a close eye on your vehicle as stats have found that car theft […]
18th May 2023

Transport Minister warns of ‘moral panic’ around self-driving cars

Have the ‘horror stories’ around self-driving cars put you off the technology? Last month, the UK became the first European country to allow drivers to take […]
16th May 2023

Pothole damage payouts could’ve filled 340,000 potholes

Ever received compensation for pothole-related damage? Last year, councils coughed up almost £27 million in payouts to drivers whose cars suffered after driving over potholes. This […]
11th May 2023

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads

We’ve all seen lorries making their way up and down the motorways, but have you ever thought about how big they are?  Starting from 31 May […]
5th May 2023

Drivers risk a £5,000 fine for driving unsafely with pets

Do you drive with your pets in the car? With the Coronation weekend approaching and another bank holiday at the end of May, drivers are being […]
1st May 2023

The rise and fall of smart motorways

Smart motorways are meant to reduce congestion and increase capacity during the busiest times on the road. Opening the hard shoulder as a running lane is […]
25th April 2023

Yorkshire tops the list of areas with most dangerous drivers

Planning a roadtrip to Yorkshire soon? You might want to change plans, especially if you want to avoid the UK’s most dangerous drivers, who according to […]
13th April 2023

Is this the end of smart motorways?

Do you think smart motorways should be shelved? Cost and safety concerns could mean the controversial roadways will never be built again. The i newspaper believes […]
11th April 2023

8 travel tips for driving in windy weather

Hitting the road this week? Be vigilant of strong winds and heavy rains. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the west coast […]
3rd April 2023

7 handy car features you may not know about

Ever wondered if your car has any hidden tricks or compartments? We’ve put together a list of features your car has that you might not know […]
14th March 2023

Nearly half of drivers have to avoid potholes every day

Are you having to avoid potholes every time you drive? According to a recent survey, nearly half of drivers swerve to avoid potholes on a daily […]
9th March 2023

6 tips for safe driving after the UK’s urgent snow warning

Drivers could face chaotic weather conditions in the upcoming weeks as the Met Office has issued an urgent weather warning for snow and ice across the […]
2nd March 2023

Two thirds of drivers think aggressive cyclists are a threat to their safety

Do you believe aggressive cyclists are a danger to your safety? For almost two in three drivers, the answer is yes, despite there being a high […]
23rd February 2023

7 new driving changes for 2023

2023 has ushered in new driving changes. Here’s what you need to know to keep a clean licence and your eye on your motoring money. 1. […]
14th February 2023

Dubai relaunches plans for flying taxis by 2026

Many of us catch taxis on a regular basis, but would you sit in a flying taxi? Some of us hoped flying cars would exist by […]
9th February 2023

Manchester to lower default speed limit to 20mph

Live or drive in Manchester? You might notice traffic slowing down in the area as the speed limit is set to be reduced. In an attempt […]
31st January 2023

Drivers call for heavier punishment for not following seatbelt laws

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was recently fined by police for taking off his seatbelt to film a social media video in a moving car. As a […]
26th January 2023

Drivers are spending around three hours a year defrosting their car windscreen

On cold, frosty mornings, the last thing many of us want to do is defrost our windscreen. It’s a task no one looks forward to, and […]
23rd January 2023

Six ways to stay safe when driving in foggy conditions

Snow, ice, and now fog. The UK has been hit by freezing weather conditions lately, but have you been staying safe on the roads? With a […]