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Optometrists call for mandatory eye tests for drives every 10 years

Call for mandatory eye tests for drivers

The Association of Optometrists has called for drivers to take mandatory eye tests every 10 years to ensure they're fit to return to the road.
Published 08 November 2018
DfT statistics show nearly 50% of UK drivers break speed limit

Half of UK drivers break speed limit

46% of UK drivers broke the speed limit in 2017, the Department for Transport has revealed, with 10% of motorway users caught doing 90mph+.
Published 07 November 2018
One in eight motorists admit to having fallen asleep while driving

One in eight have fallen asleep while driving

A survey has found 13% of drivers have nodded off when driving — prompting the AA to launch an awareness campaign on the dangers of drowsiness.
Published 02 November 2018
Philip Hammond Budget 2018 information for car drivers: road tax, fuel duty, pothole repairs, electric cars

Budget 2018: Hammond outlines motoring plans

Chancellor Phillip Hammond has outlined his latest Budget and there is some good news for motorists.
Published 29 October 2018
Zipcar boss says ‘petty arguments’ by councils are delaying electric car infrastructure

Zipcar: ‘Petty' arguments delaying charging points

The boss of Zipcar believes “petty" arguments within London authorities are delaying vital electric vehicle infrastructure.
Published 23 October 2018

'Dutch Reach' technique added to Highway Code

The 'Dutch Reach' method, which forces drivers to be aware of traffic when they're opening a car door, will be added to the Highway Code.
Published 19 October 2018
New study finds many motorists have “shocking” lack of road knowledge

Many drivers have 'shocking' road knowledge

Do you confuse the two seconds rule with two car lengths? If you do, a new survey has suggested you're one of many who get the two mixed up.
Published 17 October 2018
Risk of breakdowns caused by pothole damage doubles in 12 years

Risk of pothole damage doubles in 12 years

According to the RAC, over 14,000 call-outs it's received in the last 12 months have been due to breakdowns caused by damage from potholes.
Published 13 October 2018

Drivers compensated £12,000 for speed bump damage

UK councils have paid out over £35,000 in compensation to motorists who have had their cars damaged by speed bumps, a new report has discovered.
Published 06 October 2018
Electric cars will clog up our roads over next three decades, says study

Electric cars could clog up our roads, says study

The number of vehicles on British roads could grow by up to 51% over next three decades, according to the DfT.
Published 19 September 2018
Drive too close to the car in front and risk £100 fine in new clampdown on tailgaters

Tailgaters risk £100 fine in new clampdown

Tailgaters will be fined £100 for driving too close to the car in front as part of a new crackdown on antisocial drivers by police.
Published 17 September 2018
The '68' registration plates banned by the DVLA for being too rude

The new registration plates too rude for DVLA

A new batch of registration plates in March and September means a new set of potentially rude letter and number combinations.
Published 13 September 2018