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Ghost plate crackdown gains cross-party backing as MPs call for tougher penalties

Ghost plate crackdown gains cross-party backing as MPs call for tougher penalties

Ghost plate crackdown gains cross-party backing as MPs call for tougher penalties

Perry Richardson

Feb 232 min read

Hungry M25 driver faces disqualification after second roadside stop by Surrey officers

Hungry M25 driver faces disqualification after second roadside stop by Surrey officers

Hungry M25 driver faces disqualification after second roadside stop by Surrey officers

Perry Richardson

Feb 231 min read

Pothole breakdowns rise 15% as taxi drivers vent frustration over worsening road surfaces

Pothole breakdowns rise 15% as taxi drivers vent frustration over worsening road surfaces

Pothole breakdowns rise 15% as taxi drivers vent frustration over worsening road surfaces

Perry Richardson

Feb 182 min read

Bright lights, big problem: Night-time taxi drivers and motorist under strain

Bright lights, big problem: Night-time taxi drivers and motorist under strain

Bright lights, big problem: Night-time taxi drivers and motorist under strain

Perry Richardson

Feb 164 min read

Petrol prices fall to lowest level since summer 2021 as oil dips below $60

Petrol prices fall to lowest level since summer 2021 as oil dips below $60

Petrol prices fall to lowest level since summer 2021 as oil dips below $60

Perry Richardson

Feb 33 min read

Storm Ingrid downpours spark warning over costly driving errors

Storm Ingrid downpours spark warning over costly driving errors

Storm Ingrid downpours spark warning over costly driving errors

Perry Richardson

Jan 263 min read

Motoring leaders welcome road safety strategy but warn delivery and enforcement are critical

Motoring leaders welcome road safety strategy but warn delivery and enforcement are critical

Motoring leaders welcome road safety strategy but warn delivery and enforcement are critical

Perry Richardson

Jan 93 min read

Pothole compensation claims jump 91% in three years as councils reject vast majority

Pothole compensation claims jump 91% in three years as councils reject vast majority

Pothole compensation claims jump 91% in three years as councils reject vast majority

Perry Richardson

Jan 63 min read

Christmas getaway set to be busiest on record as RAC forecasts 37.5m car journeys

Christmas getaway set to be busiest on record as RAC forecasts 37.5m car journeys

Christmas getaway set to be busiest on record as RAC forecasts 37.5m car journeys

Perry Richardson

Dec 20, 20253 min read

Man banned from driving for three years after drink-driving offence in Rotherham

Man banned from driving for three years after drink-driving offence in Rotherham

Man banned from driving for three years after drink-driving offence in Rotherham

Perry Richardson

Dec 19, 20252 min read

Motor expert outlines how a handful of simple Google Maps optimisations could help reduce fuel use and improve efficiency for taxi drivers

Motor expert outlines how a handful of simple Google Maps optimisations could help reduce fuel use and improve efficiency for taxi drivers

Motor expert outlines how a handful of simple Google Maps optimisations could help reduce fuel use and improve efficiency for taxi drivers

Perry Richardson

Dec 2, 20253 min read

THINK! drug driving campaign launches targeting rising collision rates

THINK! drug driving campaign launches targeting rising collision rates

THINK! drug driving campaign launches targeting rising collision rates

Perry Richardson

Nov 24, 20253 min read

WHO IS PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS? Expert explains what drivers should do after returning to a damaged parked car

WHO IS PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS? Expert explains what drivers should do after returning to a damaged parked car

WHO IS PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS? Expert explains what drivers should do after returning to a damaged parked car

Perry Richardson

Nov 14, 20253 min read

BE-DAZZLED drivers voice growing concern over headlight glare during darker months

BE-DAZZLED drivers voice growing concern over headlight glare during darker months

BE-DAZZLED drivers voice growing concern over headlight glare during darker months

Perry Richardson

Nov 2, 20252 min read

PENALTY POINTS AND FINES: Drivers warned against Halloween costume risks behind the wheel

PENALTY POINTS AND FINES: Drivers warned against Halloween costume risks behind the wheel

PENALTY POINTS AND FINES: Drivers warned against Halloween costume risks behind the wheel

Perry Richardson

Oct 22, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers and motorists warned of £1,000 fines for failing to clear leaves from windscreens

Taxi drivers and motorists warned of £1,000 fines for failing to clear leaves from windscreens

Taxi drivers and motorists warned of £1,000 fines for failing to clear leaves from windscreens

Perry Richardson

Sep 25, 20252 min read

Two thirds of drivers support breathalysers in all new vehicles to tackle drink-driving

Two thirds of drivers support breathalysers in all new vehicles to tackle drink-driving

Two thirds of drivers support breathalysers in all new vehicles to tackle drink-driving

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20252 min read

Pothole-related breakdowns reach seven-year high, RAC data shows

Pothole-related breakdowns reach seven-year high, RAC data shows

Pothole-related breakdowns reach seven-year high, RAC data shows

Perry Richardson

Aug 28, 20252 min read

Taxi drivers warned of major delays as 14 million vehicles expected this Bank Holiday weekend

Taxi drivers warned of major delays as 14 million vehicles expected this Bank Holiday weekend

Taxi drivers warned of major delays as 14 million vehicles expected this Bank Holiday weekend

Perry Richardson

Aug 20, 20253 min read

How proposed changes to vision checks, alcohol limits and seatbelt rules could impact UK taxi drivers in the future

How proposed changes to vision checks, alcohol limits and seatbelt rules could impact UK taxi drivers in the future

How proposed changes to vision checks, alcohol limits and seatbelt rules could impact UK taxi drivers in the future

Perry Richardson

Aug 16, 20253 min read

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