Man Fined After Teaching 15-Year-Old Brother to Drive Without Insurance in Perry Barr Monday, June 15, 2026 driving insurance court fine learner perrybarr police brother vehicle penalty A 23-year-old man from Perry Barr was fined nearly £400 after attempting to teach his 15-year-old brother to drive on a public road without insurance. Police stopped a white BMW on Gavin Way, Perry Barr, and found the … Read More
Birmingham Banker Arrested at QE Hospital Car Park While Driving Despite Ban Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham driving disqualified arrest hospital emergency court banking health penalty Nicholas Wood, a Birmingham-based banker, was arrested in a car park at Queen Elizabeth Hospital after driving while disqualified. The 28-year-old admitted to the offence at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on June 9, receiving … Read More
DVSA Introduces New Driving Licence Booking Rule Starting June 9 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dvsa driving learners licence booking tests backlog waitingtimes drivinginstructors government The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a significant change to the way learner drivers can book their driving tests, effective from June 9, 2026. This update aims to tackle the growing backlog and … Read More
DVLA Lists Nine Prescription Medications That Can Lead to Driving Bans Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dvla driving medications drugs ban opioids benzodiazepines impairment prescription law The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed nine prescription medications that can trigger automatic driving bans due to their impairing effects. Driving under the influence of certain legal or illegal drugs … Read More
Worrying Surge in Illegal 'Ghost Plates' Making Drivers Invisible to Speed Cameras Sunday, May 31, 2026 ghostplates road safety speed cameras anpr traffic law illegalplates motoring law enforcement legislation driving An increasing number of drivers are evading speed and ANPR cameras by using illegal modifications known as “ghost plates.” This troubling trend poses a significant threat to road safety and challenges police … Read More
Six Key UK Driving Law Changes Coming in June 2026 Sunday, May 31, 2026 driving uk regulations mot electricvans dvla drivingtest tachograph advisoryfuelrates commercialvehicles Starting June 2026, UK drivers will encounter several significant changes in driving regulations and requirements. These updates, introduced by the DVSA, DVLA, and the government, aim to improve road safety, streamline … Read More