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Welsh Drivers Face Higher Fines For Leaving Engines Running
Motorists in Wales who leave their engines running unnecessarily while parked could now face fines of up to £150, following an increase in penalties designed to tackle vehicle emissions.
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Strong Public Backing For Tougher Rules Aimed At Young Drivers
Three-quarters of drivers support introducing measures similar to Northern Ireland’s new Graduated Driver Licensing system across the rest of the UK, according to new research from the AA.
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Overgrown Hedges Leave Drivers Missing Vital Road Signs
Overgrown hedges, trees and roadside vegetation are making it harder for drivers to see important signs, with almost one in five motorists admitting they have accidentally exceeded a speed limit because a sign was hidden by foliage.
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A Five-Star Safety Rating Does Not Make A Car Crash-Proof
A five-star Euro NCAP safety rating is widely regarded as a sign of a highly safety-focused vehicle, but new research suggests some drivers misunderstand exactly what the rating means.
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Pothole Damage Leaves UK Drivers Facing £3.3bn Annual Repair Bill
Britain's deteriorating road network is costing motorists an estimated £3.3 billion every year in vehicle repairs, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance. The findings reveal that 23% of UK drivers have experienced damage to their vehicle after striking a pothole within the last 12 months, highlighting the growing financial burden caused by poorly maintained roads.
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AA Calls For More Traffic Officers As Road Policing Numbers Continue To Decline
The AA is urging the Government to recruit an additional 1,000 dedicated traffic police officers after new Home Office figures revealed that the number of specialist roads policing officers across England and Wales has fallen once again.
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Drivers More Likely To Pass Their Practical Than Theory Test, Says AA Driving School
Three decades after the UK introduced the driving theory test, new research from AA Driving School suggests many motorists feel less confident about their knowledge of the Highway Code than their ability behind the wheel.
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New Analysis Reveals Speeding Rise During Summer Months
Drivers are continuing to be caught travelling at dangerously excessive speeds on Britain's roads, with new analysis from the RAC revealing that the majority of police forces recorded motorists driving at least twice the speed limit on 30mph roads last year.
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Unsafe vehicles led to penalty points for more than 10,000 drivers
More than 10,000 motorists received penalty points last year after being caught driving cars and vans that were not roadworthy, according to new analysis by the RAC's mobile servicing and repairs division.
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Pressure Mounts For Mandatory Black Box Cover For Newly Qualified Motorists
One of the UK’s major insurers is calling on the Government to consider making telematics-based “black box” insurance compulsory for young and newly qualified drivers during their first year on the road.
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