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UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020
And more than 350 under-16s were caught driving without insurance.
By
James Fossdyke
15 February 2022
Lifestyle
Private parking firms issue 15 tickets every minute in the UK
Around four million tickets were issued in just six months last year.
By
James Fossdyke
12 January 2022
Government
DVLA boss grilled by MPs over delayed response times
Julie Lennard was quizzed about slow processing of licence and registration applications.
By
James Fossdyke
27 July 2021
Industry
Research suggests average insurance premium fell by £55 over winter
And young drivers' average premiums have fallen dramatically over the past year.
By
James Fossdyke
15 April 2021
General
Driving licences and number plates lose EU icons almost a year after Brexit
It comes as a new agreement allows drivers to hit EU roads without extra paperwork.
By
James Fossdyke
02 February 2021
Green
Green number plates arrive on UK roads to raise electric car awareness
The green 'flashes' on number plates will mark out zero-emission cars.
By
James Fossdyke
09 December 2020
General
Someone paid £128,000 for this ‘O 10’ registration plate
A simple item with a simple story.
By
Matthew Crisara
17 November 2020
General
UK driving licence expiry dates extended amid coronavirus crisis
Some drivers won't need to renew until November 2021.
By
James Fossdyke
09 November 2020
Green
These are the new 'green' 70 reg number plates
Nissan is showcasing the new green number plates before they arrive in the autumn.
By
Dominik Wilde
31 August 2020
Aftermarket / Tuning
DVLA number plate auction pulls in £2 million on first day
Punters are still buying private registrations, despite the coronavirus pandemic.
By
James Fossdyke
27 July 2020
General
Number of tickets issued by private parking firms rises again
Figures suggest private firms are issuing eight times more tickets than a decade ago.
By
James Fossdyke
13 July 2020
Green
Green light for green plates as electric cars to get new 'flash'
The new number plates will come in this autumn.
By
James Fossdyke
17 June 2020
Safety
Driving with depression could land you with a big fine
Failing to declare a mental health issue that impacts your driving could cost you £1,000.
By
Dominik Wilde
20 March 2020
Green
Government plots introduction of bioethanol-rich petrol
It's hoped the fuel will be kinder to the environment.
By
James Fossdyke
05 March 2020
Safety
Drivers urged to look out for signs they may be unsafe
Failing to report a medical condition could lead to a £1,000 fine.
By
James Fossdyke
24 February 2020
General
Car makers offer huge discounts ahead of March plate change
Now's the time to bag yourself a bargain.
By
James Fossdyke
11 February 2020
Official
Record-breaking DVLA number plate auction happening this month
More personalised plates are available than ever.
By
Dominik Wilde
16 January 2020
Safety
7,000 drivers a year lose their licence over eyesight concerns
That's the equivalent of more than 130 every week.
By
James Fossdyke
10 January 2020
Government
Car tax evasion rate falls, but government still losing up to £94m
It's the first time evasion has fallen since the paper tax disc was abolished.
By
James Fossdyke
22 November 2019
General
Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year
RAC Foundation says next government needs to "get a grip" on the issue.
By
James Fossdyke
13 November 2019
Safety
Seven in 10 new drivers scared to go it alone
And four percent say they never gained confidence in their abilities after passing their tests.
By
James Fossdyke
31 October 2019
Safety
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
16 September 2019
Official
New research reveals where the UK's worst drivers are
Yorkshire drivers have more points than anyone else.
By
Dominik Wilde
04 September 2019
Safety
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
29 August 2019
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