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Faded and failing road lines blamed for rising safety concerns among UK drivers
Road markings across Britain are fading at an alarming rate, with new RAC research showing that many drivers believe the problem has worsened significantly in recent years and is making journeys more dangerous.
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Graduated Driver Licensing For New Drivers To Begin In Northern Ireland From October
Northern Ireland will become the first part of the UK to introduce a graduated driver licensing system for new drivers and motorcyclists, with new rules taking effect from October 1, 2026. The measures are designed to reduce the number of serious and fatal road collisions involving young people and have been described by ministers as the most significant reform to driver licensing in almost 70 years.
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Grey Remains The Most Popular Car Colour In The UK Once More
Grey remained the most popular colour for new cars in Britain last year, but green recorded the fastest growth, according to new analysis of registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Winter De-Icing Habits Could Be Damaging Cars And Vans, Drivers Warned
Nearly one in five motorists is risking damage to their cars and vans by using boiling water to clear frozen windscreens, according to new research that highlights how common but unsafe winter shortcuts can lead to expensive repairs.
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Thousands Of Drivers Fined Following Speed Camera Error
Thousands of motorists have been wrongly penalised after National Highways uncovered a technical problem affecting variable speed cameras on sections of the strategic road network. The fault, which has been present since 2021, relates to a timing mismatch of around 10 seconds between speed limit displays and the cameras enforcing them. As a result, some drivers were recorded as exceeding the limit even though the speed restriction had already been reduced.
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How To Stay Safe When Driving On Snow And Ice
Although UK winters are generally becoming milder, icy and snow-covered roads remain a common hazard, especially in upland regions and throughout much of Scotland. When conditions deteriorate, driving can quickly become hazardous. And it’s for that reason, motorists are advised to avoid unnecessary trips and only travel when absolutely essential.
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What Drivers Crashed Into Most During 2025
New research from AA Accident Assist has revealed what drivers were most likely to crash into during 2025, with parked cars, kerbs and even open car doors among the most common incidents recorded.
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Drivers Warned Of Major DVLA And Road Rule Changes Coming In Throughout 2026
As the UK enters 2026, drivers are being warned about a range of new motoring rules and potential legal changes, some of which have already come into effect, while others are expected later in the year as part of the government’s forthcoming Road Safety Strategy.
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More Than 50% Of Drivers Believe Litter Is Worsening
A new survey by The AA has found that littering on the UK’s roads is continuing to worsen, with 55% of the over 11,000 drivers surveyed saying they have noticed an increase in rubbish along roadsides and nearby areas. This marks a rise from May 2024, when 52% reported the same issue. In Scotland, half of the respondents said the problem had gotten worse, placing the nation slightly below the UK average and suggesting that some regions may be making progress.
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Drivers Say Lack Of Legal Parking Forces Them Into Rule-Bending
In 2024, more than 1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued for contravention code 01 — covering both single and double yellow lines — according to a Freedom of Information request by The AA. Despite this, new AA research shows that 37% of drivers have parked on double yellow lines at least once, while 63% say they never have; 27% admit to doing so occasionally, and 1 in 10 say they do so more often.
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