Rules of the Road

Stop scrolling… The law on using a mobile phone while driving is about to get a whole lot tougher. The Department for Transport has announced that […]

The Highway Code is set to undergo a major shake-up this weekend – but are you aware of it? Many drivers are still oblivious to the […]

Ready to hit the road in 2022? Hold up. There’s some changes you should know about. From new Clean Air Zones and updated number plates, to […]

Prepared for the Ultra-Low Emission zone (ULEZ) expansion in London later this month? Or are you one of the thousands of motorists who’ve had your application […]

Don’t ignore the red ‘X’ on smart motorways, National Highways warns in its latest crackdown. A new automatic camera charge has been announced to catch people […]

Who do you think should have right of way on the roads? New changes to the Highway Code are to give those on foot and bike […]

Need a new driving licence? Depending on your situation, it seems you might be faced with a wait of 10 weeks or more.  Paper licence hold-ups […]

How well do you know your road signs? With drivers being fined millions for entering low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) due to confusion about signs, it might […]

Used to displaying a GB sticker on your car when travelling abroad? It seems you’ll have to trade it in for a new ‘UK’ version if […]

The power to charge drivers for minor offences could soon be in the hands of your local council. The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed local […]

Clean Air Zones (CAZ) are being steadily rolled out across the UK, but are you prepared? A survey of more than 2,000 drivers suggests around a […]

What’s your opinion on speed cameras? Well, love them or loathe them, it seems most drivers would be up for seeing more of them, as long […]

If a pothole in the road causes a driver to swerve, ending in collision – who’s really to blame? A top motoring lawyer is calling for […]

Do you think cyclists should face the same laws as motorists? Demand for new legislation A new survey of 2,000 people by InsureTheGap revealed that 84% […]

How would you feel about paying for each mile that you drive, rather than a flat road tax charge? It’s understood that Chancellor Rishi Sunak is […]

Are you living in one of the UK’s speeding hotspots? Research has revealed the worst locations for speeding offences across the UK, with the South East […]

What new rules and advice would you like to see included in the Highway Code? Highways England is giving all drivers a chance to express their […]

If you’ve ever received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) for driving in a bus lane, you’ll be able to relate to the frustration. Especially if you […]

New Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards and Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit driving laws will come into force from the 1st March 2021. But […]

Would you give your dash cam footage to the police if you witnessed a driving offence? Police forces in the UK received an average of 89 […]