Rules of the Road

27th September 2019

Drivers are most likely to speed on Sundays

Racing back for work on a Sunday evening, or nipping to the takeaway on a Wednesday night? New data reveals the days and times UK motorists […]
18th September 2019

Drink-drive deaths soar

The number of people killed on Britain’s roads in drink-drive related crashes has hit an eight-year high, although authorities have dismissed the rise a ‘not important’ […]
16th September 2019

No-deal Brexit could mean UK driving licences are invalid

If you’re thinking about taking a road trip across Europe post 31st October, your driving licence might not be valid. That’s the warning from the Government, which […]
12th September 2019

Driver caught speeding at 110mph due to needing ‘a number two’

What’s the worst excuse you’ve heard for someone breaking the speed limit? Racing home to watch EastEnders? Or maybe realising they’d left the straighteners plugged in? […]
30th August 2019

Call for ‘zero tolerance’ after drink driver caught 4x over legal limit

A 37-year-old motorist has been banned from driving after being caught four times over the drink-drive limit – prompting calls from safety campaigners for stricter rules. […]
13th August 2019

Online game lets drivers experience dangers of mobile phone use

Kwik Fit has launched a new online game to demonstrate the destructive pitfalls of using mobile phones while driving. Placing drivers in a virtual car, the […]
31st July 2019

Is this the end of driving at night for new drivers?

Proposed restrictions on newly-qualified drivers should be introduced as soon as possible to cut road deaths, say leading road safety campaigners. IAM RoadSmart is urging the […]
27th July 2019

Your guide to speeding laws in 2019

Back in April 2017 speeding laws in the UK changed. At the time research from Honest John revealed that a whopping 84% of UK drivers didn’t know […]
26th July 2019

Night ban ‘could put off learner drivers’

A potential ban on newly-qualified motorists driving at night could severely limit young people’s independence, experts have warned. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced it’s considering […]
15th July 2019

Dash cam laws to abide by

As a driver, you’ve always got the fear that something’s going to happen outside of your control and you’re going to end up with a hefty […]
12th July 2019

Brits are clueless about foreign driving laws

What should you remember when planning your trip to the Continent? Your passport? Your French phrase book? Maybe even a guide to the best local vineyards? […]
14th June 2019

10 summer driving myths debunked

Summer’s well and truly in swing and many of us are enjoying the high temperatures by taking to the roads and heading off on a sunny […]
10th June 2019

Holidaymakers face fierce fines for breaking Euro driving laws

So, you’ve crossed the English Channel and are driving towards your ideal summer getaway when… you get slapped with a fine for over £5,000. Sounds like […]
13th May 2019

Driver caught with 51 points on licence

Police have seized the car of a “prolific road traffic offender” who had amassed a whopping 51 points on his license and had been disqualified from […]
10th April 2019

Car tax changes 2019 explained: what you need to know

Only two things in life are certain: death and car tax. As we’re now firmly in April, another set of changes to car tax requirements and […]
10th April 2019

The UK’s speeding crisis

Ever wondered which part of the country is home to the greatest number of speeding motorists? Well, new data might help answer that question… According to […]
8th January 2019

New motoring laws for 2019

To help you out with all the motoring changes that are going to be hitting our roads we’ve created a quick guide for what to expect […]
5th January 2019

Top 10 driving offences you didn’t know were against the law

With so many driving laws to remember, it’s safe to say some of us need reminding every now and then. But then there are also some […]
12th December 2018

Brits adopt the ‘My’way Code when it comes to driving

British drivers might pride themselves on their driving skills, but we did a spot of research that’s revealed more than two thirds will start adopting bad […]
27th November 2018

Drivers hit by 18,000 parking fines a day — but new laws could change that…

Private parking firms are dishing out private parking fines left, right and centre, so if you’ve landed a ticket recently you definitely weren’t the only one, […]