Drivers

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 fuel theft drivers forecourt penalties petrol crime uk law prices

UK drivers are facing fines of up to £5,000 and potential prison sentences of up to two years amid a sharp rise in fuel thefts at petrol stations. Recent data reveals a worrying surge in “fill up and flee” … Read More

Sunday, April 19, 2026 parking tickets private drivers fines rac regulation dvla fuelprices uk

British motorists are being hit with an alarming average of almost 48,000 private parking tickets every day, according to new figures. Between April and December last year, private parking management companies issued … Read More

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 elderly drivers dvla midlands road_safety crashes eyesight regulations government licences

Recent data exclusive to BirminghamLive reveals that drivers aged over 85 have been involved in serious crashes across the West Midlands, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. This alarming trend adds urgency to the … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 sentencing drivers legislation courts custodial driving reform justice offences uk

A crucial change took effect on 22 March 2026 following the Sentencing Act 2026’s Royal Assent on 22 January, altering how courts can sentence drivers convicted of causing death or serious injury. The Act extends judicial … Read More

Friday, April 3, 2026 derby traffic enforcement council safety cameras roads drivers compliance penalties

Derby City Council is intensifying its efforts to curb traffic violations by expanding its moving traffic enforcement program to three additional locations across the city. After 18 months of community consultation, new … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 fuel fuelfinder petrol diesel rachelreeves prices drivers rac geopolitics economy

As petrol and diesel prices surge amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Iran, Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves is equipping drivers with a new tool to ease the financial burden. Reeves has called on motorists … Read More