Drivers

Dr Patrick Hart cracks the display panels of petrol pumps at Esso Thurrock Services on the M25 on August 24 2022.

'I disrupted drivers as an act of care': GP jailed for criminal damage

(Photo by BARBARA GINDL/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

Video: The genius hack to prevent ice building - using shaving foam

(Photo: Damian Gillie/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

The 8 major changes coming to UK drivers in 2025

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

What UK drivers need to know about road tax hikes in 2025

Snow is forecasted in many areas of the UK before Christmas.

Experts issue urgent warning to Northamptonshire motorists ahead of forecasted ‘...

Motorway.

Watch: Avoid travel chaos this Christmas - list of busiest motorways

The A361 near between Daventry and Banbury has reopened after a huge sinkhole appeared.

Main road reopens after long closure following huge sinkhole

(Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

The cheapest petrol stations for Christmas travel across the UK

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Warning to drivers with these common health conditions to contact VLA

A lorry fire on the M1 has caused a closure and rush hour delays on Monday morning (December 16). Photo: Andy Maloney.

Dramatic photos as M1 closed due to lorry fire causing rush hour delays

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

This was the moment a drink driver was arrested after he crashed into a tree.

Lucinda Herbert

Driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez surprised his team-mates by gifting them a truck load of (soon to be released) PATRÓN El Alto tequila for Christmas

Ad Feature Redbull Racing Driver surprises teammates with 'ultimate' holiday gift

(Images: Bing/Getty Images/Pexels)

I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

Drivers are urged to avoid the M1.

M1 closed in Northamptonshire during morning rush hour due to overturned lorry

(Photo: Adrian Sherratt/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

The arguments for and against 'pay-per-mile' road taxing

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

Review: Our favourite in-car display is slashed in Black Friday sale

A number of roads remain closed across West Northamptonshire, due to flooding. Photo: Logan MacLeod

16 road closures in place due to ongoing impact of flooding

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Raef Virdee (4) at Daytona go-karting in Tamworth

Meet Britain's youngest racer - he's 4 and has his eyes on Formula 1

Watch: Motorway drivers play football as they wait for road to reopen

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

The M42.

Watch: Man labels smart motorways “most useless invention ever”

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

“Dangerous” colourful school road markings.

Watch: Parents say colourful school road markings are “dangerous”

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

A boom in the black market sale of fake cigarettes is funding organised crime, shopkeepers believe.

Steve Richmond

Northampton Washlands pictured on Wednesday (September 25).

35 people rescued at caravan park as firefighters called to 8 weather incidents

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

A driver pumps fuel at an Esso Tesco petrol station in 2022 (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of fuel duty hike in coming budget - what could change

There are long delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire this afternoon (Wednesday August 21).

Drivers warned of severe delays after multi-vehicle collision on M1

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

BMW driver filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.

'Idiot' BMW driver inhales from 'hippy crack balloon' on M6

The Ford logo is shown on the wheel of a car. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

(Photo: Pexels)

Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Medical conditions you must declare to DVLA or risk huge fine

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl in Paignton, Devon.

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Drivers warned 'mandatory' new rule will change 'the way we drive'

Driving will never be the same again 😱

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

An England flag to support the English team for the 2006 World Cup in Germany on a car (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

I'm an insurance expert - England fans should watch out for this fine

Travel experts have shared six German laws holidaymakers need to be aware of if they are travelling to the country for the Euros 2024 football tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)

Germany travel warning ahead of Euros

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

Watch: Runaway rhea causes havoc as it sprints through UK village

Drivers will see delays after the M1 was closed for five hours over night.

Delays remain after M1 closed for five hours due to serious collision

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

News you can trust since 1869
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice