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Safety 33 new drivers lost their licences every day in 2018

33 new drivers lost their licences every day in 2018

Figures lead road safety charity to call for graduated driving licences here in the UK.
By James Fossdyke Sep 16, 2019
Official New research reveals where the UK

New research reveals where the UK's worst drivers are

Yorkshire drivers have more points than anyone else.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 04, 2019
Safety More than 5,000 caught drink-driving more than once in just four years

More than 5,000 caught drink-driving more than once in just four years

Road safety charity Brake is calling for action to stamp out the offence.
By James Fossdyke Aug 29, 2019
Weird One in three Brits fancy a car with

One in three Brits fancy a car with 'provocative' 69 plate

Snap poll finds Brits love a "cheeky" private registration.
By James Fossdyke Aug 28, 2019
General Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Drivers warned to be wary of cloned vehicles

Leading vehicle data firm says cloning can be 'devastating' for those in the used car market.
By James Fossdyke Jun 24, 2019
Government Gov earns £12.4 million in SORN violations last year, data shows

Gov earns £12.4 million in SORN violations last year, data shows

Analysis of official data reveals thousands guilty of failing to meet insurance requirements in 2018.
By James Fossdyke Jun 07, 2019
General Number of uninsured drivers caught out fell by a third last year

Number of uninsured drivers caught out fell by a third last year

Just under 80,000 uninsured drivers were caught out in 2018.
By James Fossdyke May 30, 2019
Safety Learners in Peterborough most likely to have points on licences

Learners in Peterborough most likely to have points on licences

Scottish learners, meanwhile, are the least likely to have points.
By James Fossdyke Apr 25, 2019
Safety Mancunians most likely to be banned from driving

Mancunians most likely to be banned from driving

Greater Manchester tops the charts for driving bans, with several Welsh regions close behind.
By James Fossdyke Mar 28, 2019
Government New law is designed to clamp down on rogue parking firms

New law is designed to clamp down on rogue parking firms

The laws increase regulation of the parking industry and improve consumers' ability to appeal.
By James Fossdyke Mar 19, 2019
Government launches new campaign to deter car tax evasion

Government launches new campaign to deter car tax evasion

Almost 95,000 fines were doled out for failing to tax a vehicle in London last year.
By James Fossdyke Feb 27, 2019
Official Car cloning surges in London by 50 percent

Car cloning surges in London by 50 percent

There has been an alarming increase in car cloning cases in London.
By Dominik Wilde Nov 22, 2018
Government Welsh patient

Welsh patient's BMW accidentally taken from hospital and crushed

Imagine coming out of hospital to find your car crushed.
By Dominik Wilde Oct 22, 2018
Safety Doctors diagnose problems with licence medical system

Doctors diagnose problems with licence medical system

Two-thirds of doctors say the current system isn't fit for purpose.
By James Fossdyke Sep 28, 2018
Police BBC investigation sheds shocking light on

BBC investigation sheds shocking light on 'cloned cars' problem

A number of number plate retailers are failing to carry out necessary checks, making it much easier to 'clone' cars.
By Dominik Wilde Sep 11, 2018
Government Drivers won

Drivers won't be able to tax their cars this weekend

If you're buying a car this weekend, you'll have to wait until Monday to tax (and drive) it.
By James Fossdyke Aug 16, 2018
Safety Drivers Urged To Check Their Eyesight Regularly

Drivers Urged To Check Their Eyesight Regularly

Motorists must be able to read a number plate at a distance of 20 metres.
By James Fossdyke Jul 24, 2018
General More than a quarter of UK drivers have given their car a name

More than a quarter of UK drivers have given their car a name

'The Beast', 'Bertie' and 'Doris' are among the most popular.
By James Fossdyke Jul 06, 2018
Government DVLA warning to drivers going abroad

DVLA warning to drivers going abroad

Will you have all the right documents with you when you take your car abroad this summer?
By Sam Burnett Jul 04, 2018
General Private parking firms issue record number of tickets

Private parking firms issue record number of tickets

The number of motorists chased for fines has risen by around one million in 12 months.
By James Fossdyke Apr 27, 2018
Government One million drivers

One million drivers 'lost' licences last year

Replacement photocards cost drivers around £19 million.
By James Fossdyke Mar 16, 2018
Government DVLA makes paying fines easier

DVLA makes paying fines easier

Changes to its online services has made paying fines and taxes easier. Oh the joys.
By Dominik Wilde Feb 03, 2018
Government Parking firms expected to buy 6m vehicle records this year

Parking firms expected to buy 6m vehicle records this year

RAC says private companies are issuing tickets at an 'unprecedented rate'.
By James Fossdyke Nov 22, 2017
Government Increase in road tax avoidance costs government £100m a year

Increase in road tax avoidance costs government £100m a year

More than 750,000 of the cars on UK roads are untaxed, new figures suggest.
By James Fossdyke Nov 17, 2017
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