Major Overhaul of Driving Laws Set for 2026 Thursday, January 1, 2026 motoring laws road-safety drink-driving eyesight pavement-parking elderly seatbelt enforcement government The year 2026 promises to bring the most significant changes to motoring laws in decades, as the Government prepares to unveil a comprehensive road safety strategy aimed at reducing road deaths and injuries. Among the key … Read More
Birmingham's Busiest Bus Lanes Catch Nearly 45,000 Drivers Fining This Year Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham buslanes fines moorstreetqueensway traffic council digbeth carrslane broadstreet motoring Nearly 45,000 drivers have been caught violating bus lane restrictions on Birmingham’s Moor Street Queensway so far this year. The high number of offences suggests that many motorists find the rules confusing or are … Read More
Drivers Could Receive £700 Compensation Faster After Car Finance Deadline Is Moved Forward Sunday, December 28, 2025 finance compensation fca carfinance complaints regulation motoring loans brokercommission deadline Drivers affected by the car finance scandal may receive compensation of around £700 sooner than expected, following a revised deadline set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has instructed motor finance … Read More
Drivers Face Significant Changes at UK Petrol and Diesel Pumps Wednesday, December 24, 2025 fuel petrol diesel electric ev taxation roads government motoring infrastructure UK drivers are set to experience notable changes at the petrol and diesel pumps under the new Labour government. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that the fuel duty freeze will continue, but only for a limited period of … Read More
Birmingham Traffic Hotspot Among UK's Worst as Christmas Travel Jams Peak Friday, December 19, 2025 birmingham traffic christmas congestion roads travel aa motoring holiday uk As Christmas approaches, UK roads are bracing for the busiest travel day of the season, with Friday, December 19, set to see peak traffic congestion. Birmingham’s M5/M6 interchange has been identified as one of the country’s … Read More
RAC Identifies Two Essential Buttons to Defrost Your Car Fast This Winter Saturday, December 13, 2025 rac defrost winter motoring safety carcare frost climatecontrol windshield ice Waking up to a car covered in frost and ice is a frustrating winter routine for many motorists, but the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has highlighted a simple solution that could speed up the defrosting process. Recent … Read More