Roadside breath tests have slumped to their lowest level on record. Data published shows that in 2021 just 224,162 motorists were breathalysed by Police in England and Wales – a 7% fall compared with the previous year. This fall continues the downward trend since the peak of 709,512 breath tests in 2009. A decline of …
DVSA warns drivers of an “alarming” sale of fake Highway Code books. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) said “popular retail websites” are selling counterfeit versions of the code, which contains advice and rules for Britain’s road users. The agency stated that people using these books risk failing theory or practical tests, or even …
People in cars caught not wearing a seatbelt could be given penalty points, the Government revealed. The Government said it could make the change due to the proportion of car occupants killed in crashes who were not belted up reached the highest level on record. According to recent data published by the Department for Transport, …
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Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has revealed data showing that more than 900,000 UK motorists are at risk of having to pay a £1,000 fine for using an expired photocard driving licence. The Press Association made a request to the Freedom of Information (FOI) which is where the news came from and it highlighted …
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A driver found himself with a £130 fine for pulling into a bus lane to let an ambulance pass. The incident happened in Whipps Cross Road in Walthamstow, East London, with pictures showing James Sheridan-Vigor stopping in the bus lane to let the ambulance pass by. Waltham Forest Council fined him £130 before initially rejecting …
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The DVLA informs drivers to tell them should they suffer from a medical condition that could prevent them from getting behind the wheel. Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have identified 10 conditions that could prevent motorists from legally taking to the road or invalidate their insurance, leaving them unprotected in the case of an accident. Drivers could …
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Drivers who change their names after getting married, divorced or widowed, could face a £1,000 if they fail to update their licence details. DVSA must be informed about the change and the V5C log book needs to be updated. The V5C is a vehicle registration document issued by the DVLA to the registered keeper of …
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Driving laws are constantly being updated and keeping up to date with the changes can be difficult; however, it is extremely important to remain in the know about what you should and shouldn’t do whilst out on the road. With four new laws coming into force this month, experts at Bill Plant Driving School have …
Auto Express has revealed that police forces in England and Wales are issuing Driver Education Courses, Fixed Penalty Notices and Court Summonses to drivers based on video submissions and statements that have never been seen by a trained police officer. Contracted civilian staff typically launch legal proceedings based on camera footage submitted by members of …
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In a dramatic shake up of road laws in the UK, cyclists could be forced to have registration plates as well as insurance. The policy changes would also see cyclists being forced by law to stick to the same speed limits as motorists. Cyclists receiving fines and licence penalty points if they break speed limits …
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