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Cars will now have to call the emergency services after a crash

Cars will now have to call the emergency services after a crash

The ruling came into effect this weekend.

By Dominik Wilde Apr 03, 2018

Boys in blue go green with hydrogen police cars

Boys in blue go green with hydrogen police cars

The Met will run a fleet of hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirais.

By James Fossdyke Mar 18, 2018

Oxford Street is worst for moped-enabled thefts, report claims

Oxford Street is worst for moped-enabled thefts, report claims

BBC reports that offences rose from three to 291 in a two-year period.

By James Fossdyke Feb 16, 2018

France bans mobiles behind the wheel – even if you're stopped

France bans mobiles behind the wheel – even if you're stopped

The French are getting strict on use of mobile phones behind the wheel.

By Dominik Wilde Feb 08, 2018

False insurance policies cost each victim almost £800

False insurance policies cost each victim almost £800

Drivers are being urged to be wary of so-called 'ghost broking' scams.

By James Fossdyke Feb 08, 2018

Sinn Fein policing spokesman was filmed cutting clamp off his car

Sinn Fein policing spokesman was filmed cutting clamp off his car

The Northern Irish politician has met with police and now paid the original fine.

By Dominik Wilde Feb 07, 2018

Drivers could soon report crashes online

Drivers could soon report crashes online

Proposals would mean unfortunate drivers needn't to go to the cop shop.

By James Fossdyke Feb 02, 2018

Leading police chief calls for zero tolerance on speeding

Leading police chief calls for zero tolerance on speeding

Can a no-mercy approach to speeding be enforced?

By Dominik Wilde Jan 31, 2018

Lotus CEO avoids points after 102mph speeding bust

Lotus CEO avoids points after 102mph speeding bust

He needs to test new cars as part of his job, magistrate told.

By Sam Burnett Jan 25, 2018

London mayor meets with bike industry to talk scooter crime

London mayor meets with bike industry to talk scooter crime

Two-wheeled crime has taken hold of the capital.

By Dominik Wilde Jan 25, 2018

South-east England deemed 'worst' for drink-driving offences

South-east England deemed 'worst' for drink-driving offences

The region accounted for more than one-fifth of drink-driving incidents.

By James Fossdyke Jan 17, 2018

Record numbers attend police 'retraining' courses

Record numbers attend police 'retraining' courses

Almost 1.2 million were sent on speed awareness courses.

By James Fossdyke Jan 16, 2018

Could the BMW i3 become a police car?

Could the BMW i3 become a police car?

It'd be better than a diesel Astra.

By Dominik Wilde Dec 29, 2017

Skoda unveils emergency Kodiaq you can't buy

Skoda unveils emergency Kodiaq you can't buy

This SUV is the latest in the Skoda fleet to be offered to the emergency services.

By Dominik Wilde Dec 18, 2017

Brake says police aren't enforcing mobile phone penalties

Brake says police aren't enforcing mobile phone penalties

The number of drivers caught has dropped since March.

By Dominik Wilde Dec 15, 2017

Police video shows thieves grabbing car without keys in seconds

Police video shows thieves grabbing car without keys in seconds

West Midlands Police say thieves use sophisticated technology to steal the signal from car keys.

By Dominik Wilde Nov 28, 2017

Crashes / Wrecks

Watch the moment sheriff catches Florida plane crash on dashcam

Watch the moment sheriff catches Florida plane crash on dashcam

Pilot got into difficulty returning to his local airport.

By Sam Burnett Nov 22, 2017

Six in 10 willing to break speed limits despite new penalties

Six in 10 willing to break speed limits despite new penalties

Average motorists knowingly flouts the law three times per journey.

By James Fossdyke Nov 21, 2017

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