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Safety UK: Number of uninsured provisional licence holders rose in 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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