Rules of the Road

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 […]
12th September 2023

Millions of drivers to be targeted with larger fines under new driving law plans

A group of pro-cycling MPs are calling for larger fines for drivers of heavier vehicles, such as SUVs.   Why bigger penalties?  The MPs, members of the […]
7th September 2023

Thousands of UK drivers unaware of drastic new parking rule change

With all the debate around the ULEZ, drivers may not be aware of other driving laws being considered. Did you know the government is looking into […]
29th August 2023

The ULEZ expands today – here’s how to check if your vehicle is compliant

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) will expand today (29 August) to cover all London boroughs. So, if you haven’t already, you should probably check if […]
24th August 2023

Clean Air Zones generate more than £418 million in just over two years

Have you been slapped with a Clean Air Zone fine lately? UK Clean Air Zones, Low Emissions Zones and Zero Emissions Zones have generated more than […]
17th August 2023

Almost 60% of drivers want ‘noise cameras’ rolled out to catch drivers of excessively loud vehicles

‘Noise cameras’ could be a familiar sight on British roads as support for their use appears to gather momentum. 58% of UK drivers said they would […]
10th August 2023

Concerns raised over ‘unreasonable’ timeline for ULEZ scrappage scheme

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is set to expand to cover all 32 London boroughs in just under three weeks, meaning a lot more drivers […]
1st August 2023

Major change to parking rules could slash fines by half

Do you feel that some parking fines are unfairly expensive? That could be about to change under new Government plans which aim to cut the amount […]
20th July 2023

Drivers risk a £5,000 fine for breaking little-known rules this summer

Whether you’re taking a long car trip this summer, or just making a few short journeys, it’s important you remember to follow these important rules and […]
6th July 2023

11 road rules you’ll need to know before driving on holiday

It’s almost time for the summer holidays, and you might be thinking about going away. But do you know the rules of the road in different […]
22nd June 2023

Holidaymakers warned of European driving licence and number plate rules

Going away on holiday between June and August? If so, you join 81% of Brits in their summer holiday plans, according to Trip Advisor’s Seasonal Travel […]
5th June 2023

5 things every driver should know

With regular updates to The Highway Code and new motoring laws introduced all the time, it can be difficult to keep up with all the latest […]
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 […]
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 […]
2nd May 2023

New driving laws to be aware of this month

May 2023, it’s the month of King Charles’ coronation but also the month of new driving laws. From greater council powers to changes to the Highway […]
1st May 2023

The rise and fall of smart motorways | 1st Central

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 […]