Motorists must be prepared when driving in wet weather, a driving expert has warned. With breakdown data revealing that car owners are more likely to have problems during periods of wet weather, motorists should avoid unnecessary trips if heavy downpour occurs as heavy rain can reduce visibility and put road users in danger. For those
Motorists have been urged to be on their guard against unscrupulous thieves when de-icing their windscreens and warming up their cars. ‘Frost jacking’ is usually an opportunist crime when thieves see an unattended unlocked car, typically with the keys in the ignition, as drivers wait elsewhere to thaw out frosted windows and warm up cars on
Navigation and getting lost are a leading cause of ‘carguments’ says a survey from the AA. Over a quarter of people surveyed (29%) also said they argued about how the car was being driven, making this the second most frequent topic. The top five causes of arguments in the car: 1. Directions and getting lost
Strong winds are not just uncomfortable; they are a hazard. They can destabilise vehicles, reduce a driver’s control, and increase the likelihood of accidents, particularly on open stretches of road like motorways. It’s crucial for drivers to understand the risks posed by strong winds, especially when navigating the country’s motorways. Dom Watt, a renowned motoring
Motorists are being warned that event verbal road rage or arguing with your passengers can land you with a fine. International Drivers Association expert, Dominic Wyatt said people should keep calm, respectful, and remember that traffic dispute carry the potential for a £1000 fine in the UK. The Verbal Assault Legislation in the UK The
Vehicles are being stripped for parts wherever they are parked, rather than being stolen and dismantled at another location. This technique is fast, does not rely on the criminals transporting or storing vehicles, and is also harder to protect against. Clive Wain, vehicle theft expert and Head of Police Liaison at Tracker said: “When the
The number of drivers charged with speeding offences has reached an eight-year high, reveals a new survey. In 2022, 236,480 motorists were convicted in court for speeding offences in England and Wales, a 16 per cent increase from the total in 2021 (203,545), says Churchill Motor Insurance. Last year’s figure represents the most drivers convicted
Parents have been urged to ensure their toddlers and young children wear seatbelts when travelling in the back seat of their cars. Road safety technology experts at Snooper said youngsters can be tempted to undo their own seat belts during journeys, so it is important for parents to make sure they haven’t unclicked. The plea
Drivers are being warned of a new type of crash for cash scam, dubbed ‘clip for cash’, which has been spreading across the country. The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) warned unlike traditional crash for cash scams where fraudsters cause a collision, this involves scammers accusing
Motorists are being urged to check they’re covered as police launch national crackdown on uninsured driving. Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver and tragically, each day at least one person suffers an injury so severe that they require life-long care. Therefore, on 21-27 November all police