Rules of the Road

6th February 2020

Losing job ‘no excuse’ for swerving driving ban

Drivers will have to come up with something a little more compelling than losing their livelihood if they hope to escape future driving bans… Motorists who […]
6th February 2020

Post-Brexit driving changes to look out for

So, Brexit’s done (for now) and we’re finally getting a clearer picture of the how the change will impact upon motoring laws and our ability to […]
5th February 2020

Driving laws you could be breaking every day in the UK

We all know not to speed, to always wear our seat belts and never use our mobiles. But there are some lesser-known but basic driving laws […]
28th January 2020

Motoring laws to be aware of in 2020

With several new motoring laws set to be introduced during 2020, it might be easy to fall into traps without realising. Here’s our quick guide to […]
17th January 2020

Revealed: Counties where you’re most likely to get caught speeding

Did you know, your postcode could determine how likely you are to get caught breaking the speed limit? RAC Foundation figures have revealed the numbers of […]
16th January 2020

Green Cards Car Insurance: The ultimate guide

Not sure what a Green Card is or what it might mean to you? Don’t worry, we’ve pulled together a little Green Card guide that will […]
13th January 2020

First e-scooter rider convicted of drink-driving

E-scooters are currently illegal on UK roads and pavements, but that didn’t stop this rider going for a drunken ride… Dmitry Gromov, 28, now has the […]
30th December 2019

Awareness courses ‘most effective way to cut repeat speeding’

Forget fines and verbal warnings, it seems education is key when tackling racers on the road. Speed awareness courses are the most effective method of deterring […]
12th December 2019

Why a Christmas singalong could leave you with a £5,000 fine

The Christmas countdown has begun; Michael Bublé is out of his cave and the radio’s playing all your favourite festive hits. But motorists are being warned […]
6th December 2019

Christmas drink-driving is on the rise

Everyone likes a Christmas tipple, but drivers are being reminded ahead of party season, that festivities are no excuse to have one too many… The number […]
25th November 2019

Weirdest driving laws from around the world

Ever wanted to travel with a gorilla in Massachusetts, or drive shirtless in Thailand? Well, you’d better read up on your driving laws first. It always […]
14th November 2019

Legal loophole around in-car mobile use to close

A loophole in the law that has enabled drivers to escape prosecution for using their mobile phones to take photos or videos on the road is […]
9th November 2019

Mobile phone driving laws in 2019

The dangers associated with using your phone while driving are well documented but it’s still a problem that continues to create concern. Stricter mobile phone driving laws […]
8th November 2019

Motorist charged for drink-driving after tailgating unmarked police car

Have you ever been tempted to blast your horn at a slow driver? What if you found out that driver was a police officer? 40-year-old Matthew […]
28th October 2019

10 million drivers still ignore mobile phone laws

Are you still tempted to answer your WhatsApp messages while stuck in traffic? Is it worth the risk? Well new research suggests millions of drivers continue […]
25th October 2019

Could a hand gesture cost you £1,000 wen driving?

Do you lose your temper behind the wheel? Well it might just pay to keep that anger in check. Casual road rage isn’t just a bad […]
23rd October 2019

Child car seat guide | Rules of the Road | 1st Central

With half term just around the corner, parents are looking around trying to find ways to keep the little ones entertained until they head back to […]
22nd October 2019

UK’s ‘worst driver’ still on the road thanks to legal loophole

Would you feel safe knowing some of the country’s worst drivers are still out there on the roads? Buckle up, because over 10,000 of them still […]
19th October 2019

New driving laws for 2019

Throughout 2019, the UK has welcomed a raft of new safety-driven driving laws. To help you understand what’s changed, here’s our quick guide of the new […]
28th September 2019

Is your number plate about to become illegal because of Brexit?

As if there isn’t already enough uncertainty around what a post-Brexit world might look like, the government has now issued a warning that should the UK […]