Drivers

Dr Patrick Hart cracks the display panels of petrol pumps at Esso Thurrock Services on the M25 on August 24 2022.

'I disrupted drivers as an act of care': GP jailed for criminal damage

(Photo by BARBARA GINDL/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

Video: The genius hack to prevent ice building - using shaving foam

(Photo: Damian Gillie/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

The 8 major changes coming to UK drivers in 2025

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

What UK drivers need to know about road tax hikes in 2025

Motorway.

Watch: Avoid travel chaos this Christmas - list of busiest motorways

Snow is forecast in some areas

Experts issue warning to the North East motorists ahead of forecasted ‘ice bomb’

The new charging hub, located at Tyne Valley Retail Park in Hexham, with Cramlington and Berwick sites to follow in 2025.

Three new EV charging hubs launch in a bid for sustainable tourism

(Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

The cheapest petrol stations for Christmas travel across the UK

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Warning to drivers with these common health conditions to contact VLA

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

This was the moment a drink driver was arrested after he crashed into a tree.

Lucinda Herbert

Driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez surprised his team-mates by gifting them a truck load of (soon to be released) PATRÓN El Alto tequila for Christmas

Ad Feature Redbull Racing Driver surprises teammates with 'ultimate' holiday gift

(Images: Bing/Getty Images/Pexels)

I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

(Photo: Adrian Sherratt/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

The arguments for and against 'pay-per-mile' road taxing

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

Review: Our favourite in-car display is slashed in Black Friday sale

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Raef Virdee (4) at Daytona go-karting in Tamworth

Meet Britain's youngest racer - he's 4 and has his eyes on Formula 1

Watch: Motorway drivers play football as they wait for road to reopen

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

The M42.

Watch: Man labels smart motorways “most useless invention ever”

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Flooding on Alnwick Moor. File picture by Jane Coltman

Flooding issues in Blyth after day of heavy rain

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

“Dangerous” colourful school road markings.

Watch: Parents say colourful school road markings are “dangerous”

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

VW Golf Estate

Volkswagen may have some tough decisions to make but the Golf is riding high

Volkswagen may have some tough decisions to make but the Golf is riding high

Julie Marshall

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

A driver pumps fuel at an Esso Tesco petrol station in 2022 (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of fuel duty hike in coming budget - what could change

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

The new pedestrian footbridge is lowered into place over the Spine Road at Blyth. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

First test run of new Northumberland Line completed

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

BMW driver filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.

'Idiot' BMW driver inhales from 'hippy crack balloon' on M6

A696/Newcastle Airport roundabout. Picture: Google

Drivers urged to allow extra time to catch flights during resurfacing works

The Ford logo is shown on the wheel of a car. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

(Photo: Pexels)

Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Medical conditions you must declare to DVLA or risk huge fine

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl in Paignton, Devon.

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Drivers warned 'mandatory' new rule will change 'the way we drive'

Driving will never be the same again 😱

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

An England flag to support the English team for the 2006 World Cup in Germany on a car (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

I'm an insurance expert - England fans should watch out for this fine

Travel experts have shared six German laws holidaymakers need to be aware of if they are travelling to the country for the Euros 2024 football tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)

Germany travel warning ahead of Euros

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

Watch: Runaway rhea causes havoc as it sprints through UK village

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

Watch: My child died in crash... the driver had just passed their test

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