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Motoring
Simple driving hack guarantees you'll always hit a green light
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Ensuring a steady and consistent pace at the speed limit should mean motorists avoid hitting red lights when travelling through junctions, according to the social media channel
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Drivers warned using camera in car could land them with £200 fine
Midlands traffic and travel
Road trips can make great vlogging content however drivers must ensure it's done hands-free and they're in full control of the vehicle
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Expert warns of 'serious implications' for those attempting to bypass 'mandatory' speed limiter ahead of summer rollout
European Union
An EU rule shake-up means cars could be fitted with mandatory speed limiters this summer
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DVSA warns motorists of change coming into force next month
Midlands traffic and travel
New application forms are being introduced for individual vehicle approval
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Dozens of Midlands drivers hit with speeding fines in 20mph zones
West Midlands Police
Drivers were issued with penalty notices after falling foul of the rules
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Half of drivers would fail theory tests if they took them now - can you answer these five tough questions?
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Research finds many drivers aren't clued up on the Highway Code
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Drivers warned playing this innocent game in car could result in £1,000 fine
Midlands traffic and travel
I Spy is a popular game played by many people to pass the time whilst driving on holiday, but drivers have been warned not to take part or risk a £1,000 fine
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£5,000 warning to everyone who wears sunglasses while driving
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Motorists warned to make sure they know the rules about sunglasses and driving
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UK drivers who haven't bought petrol or diesel in last 'three weeks' warned
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A driver warned on Reddit: "It's happening again ... Haven't bought fuel in 3 weeks and looks like 2021, should have bought a diesel car..." alongside a snap of an Esso garage with a 149p price point.
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Drivers warned innocent address mistake has 'invalidated' car insurance
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Volkswagen drivers left exposed to £1,600 charge due to 'poor design' of car
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Drivers warned using camera in car could land them with £200 fine
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Road trips can make great vlogging content however drivers must ensure it's done hands-free and they're in full control of the vehicle
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TikTok
Simple driving hack guarantees you'll always hit a green light
Ensuring a steady and consistent pace at the speed limit should mean motorists avoid hitting red lights when travelling through junctions, according to the social media channel
Half of drivers would fail theory tests if they took them now - can you answer these five tough questions?
Motoring
Research finds many drivers aren't clued up on the Highway Code
Drivers warned using camera in car could land them with £200 fine
Midlands traffic and travel
Road trips can make great vlogging content however drivers must ensure it's done hands-free and they're in full control of the vehicle
DVSA warns motorists of change coming into force next month
Midlands traffic and travel
New application forms are being introduced for individual vehicle approval
Drivers warned playing this innocent game in car could result in £1,000 fine
Midlands traffic and travel
I Spy is a popular game played by many people to pass the time whilst driving on holiday, but drivers have been warned not to take part or risk a £1,000 fine
TikTok
Simple driving hack guarantees you'll always hit a green light
Ensuring a steady and consistent pace at the speed limit should mean motorists avoid hitting red lights when travelling through junctions, according to the social media channel
Drivers warned using camera in car could land them with £200 fine
Midlands traffic and travel
Road trips can make great vlogging content however drivers must ensure it's done hands-free and they're in full control of the vehicle
Expert warns of 'serious implications' for those attempting to bypass 'mandatory' speed limiter ahead of summer rollout
European Union
An EU rule shake-up means cars could be fitted with mandatory speed limiters this summer
DVSA warns motorists of change coming into force next month
Midlands traffic and travel
New application forms are being introduced for individual vehicle approval
Dozens of Midlands drivers hit with speeding fines in 20mph zones
West Midlands Police
Drivers were issued with penalty notices after falling foul of the rules
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Midlands traffic and travel
A driving law change which could see European Union speed limiters installed in cars will crack down on the number of accidents and speeding fines, it is hoped.
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UK faces 25C heatwave by end of week with three parts of England hottest
Birmingham weather
Jim Dale, from British Weather Services said he expects conditions to be "very pleasant".
UK drivers who haven't bought petrol or diesel in last 'three weeks' warned
Midlands traffic and travel
A driver warned on Reddit: "It's happening again ... Haven't bought fuel in 3 weeks and looks like 2021, should have bought a diesel car..." alongside a snap of an Esso garage with a 149p price point.
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No service at all on key regional network including on vital Cross City Line bringing travellers through Birmingham city centre
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A man in his 30s suffered a head injury that required hospital treatment after being attacked in King Street in Wolverhampton city centre
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Areas of England - including the West Midlands - could see the mercury rise above 20C next week