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New Ireland e-scooter rules are set to prohibit anyone under 18 from using an e-scooter, while helmets and high-visibility clothing will become compulsory for riders of all ages. The measures have been agreed by the Irish Government and were due to go before Cabinet for approval. The Government said the initial restrictions were expected to

New research suggests millions of motorists may be overlooking driving eyesight rules, as the Government considers mandatory vision testing for drivers aged 70 and over. A MoneySuperMarket survey found that 26% of UK drivers – equivalent to nearly 11 million people – were overdue an eye test or had not been tested within the previous two years.

Traffic police numbers in England and Wales have fallen again, raising concerns about the ability of forces to enforce drink-driving laws and other road traffic offences. New Home Office figures show there were 3,765 dedicated roads policing officers across the 43 territorial forces at 31 March 2026. This was down from 3,889 a year earlier.

A significant number of UK motorists are continuing to drive vehicles with defects that could compromise safety, according to new research from Auction4Cars.com. For Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), PDIs and rider trainers, the findings provide a useful reminder of the importance of teaching learners that vehicle roadworthiness is a legal responsibility as well as a safety

More than 192,000 learner driver endorsements were issued to provisional licence holders between 2022 and 2025, according to new data obtained from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The research, commissioned by Tempcover, found that 192,560 endorsements were recorded over the four-year period, with annual totals increasing from 37,118

Artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of everyday life, but experts are warning that using AI-generated images to exaggerate or fabricate vehicle damage could result in serious criminal penalties. Car insurance specialists at MoneySuperMarket have highlighted concerns that increasingly sophisticated image-generation tools could be misused to support fraudulent insurance claims. The warning follows the growing

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) and Bicycle Association have published a new police support guide to help officers identify illegal e-bikes being used on UK roads. The guide responds to concerns that high-powered, non-compliant machines are being marketed as e-bikes, despite delivering performance closer to mopeds or motorcycles. Industry bodies warn these vehicles are being

Drivers are being urged by Go.Compare to remain vigilant after new DVLA figures revealed a significant increase in both number plate thefts and cloning incidents across the UK. According to data released in May, 7,381 number plate thefts were recorded during the last year, representing a 30% increase compared with the previous 12 months. Incidents

Illegal e-bikes are becoming a national road safety and enforcement challenge that policing alone cannot solve, the Motorcycle Industry Association has warned. The MCIA is calling for coordinated action from Government, police, regulators and delivery platforms ahead of the Second Reading of the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Bill. The association says illegally modified e-bikes, and

More than 80,000 learner drivers are set to receive refunds after an investigation into hidden booking fees by the Competition and Markets Authority. The probe found that driving lessons booked through AA Driving School and BSM Driving School did not display the full price upfront. A mandatory £3 booking fee was only revealed at the