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
More than 12,000 Brits had their registration plates cloned over the past 18 months, according to new figures. Data from the DVLA has revealed the staggering number of drivers reporting that they have received fines, penalties or letters for misdemeanours involving vehicles that were displaying their reg – but that they didn’t recognise. The stats,
The Range Rover Sport tops the most commonly stolen and recovered league table in 2021. That is according to the latest data analysis by stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, Tracker Network UK Limited. Range Rover and Land Rover models dominated in 2021 with a total of seven models accounting for an astonishing 44% of all stolen
New analysis has found that Erith, London is the hardest place to pass your driving test, in the UK. The study by A-Plan Insurance examined the pass rate percentage of major driving test centres in the UK – those that have conducted at least 900 tests since April 2020 – to determine the one with