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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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Drivers urged to avoid triple car insurance hike by following nine rules
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Residents in these two areas told they are most likely to have their cars stolen
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List of the worst places for vehicle crime revealed as thieves make residents' lives a misery
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Millions of drivers urged to be ready for new £190 tax bill
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These car owners are currently exempt from paying road tax but all that is set to change
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New parking rules to be introduced within months in major crackdown on drivers
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The new Code of Practice will bring in a range of new rules promising to raise standards and improve consistency for motorists across the country
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Every driver told the time of day they should never get petrol as fuel prices soar
Prices have been creeping up at the forecourts over the last couple of weeks
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Every driver issued with £250 warning as experts say 'worst it has ever been'
Your Money
Thousands more vehicles damaged by nightmare potholes as roads get worse
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I drive on 'controversial' smart motorways and pray daily that I never break down
M6
Smart motorways have proved hugely controversial because they involve the removal of the hard shoulder
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Drivers say new AI motorway cameras 'invade their privacy'
Motoring News
It can detect whether road users are using their phones behind the wheel or travelling without a seatbelt
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Warning to anyone using smart motorways as drivers told safety feature 'regularly stops working'
M6
Data shows vital smart motorway safety technology has stopped working hundreds of times
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New UK driving licence rules including 'zero alcohol consumption' rule
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DVSA rolls out change to MOT tests but drivers rage 'when will they learn'
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Drivers have hit out at a move from the DVSA to scrap paper MOT tests and go paperless amid the ongoing climate crisis.
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UK drivers face £2,500 fines over taking payment from passenger
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Motorists are being warned of the six bizarre driving offences that could result in thousands in fines and even disqualification
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Drivers in England face £5,000 fine over sunglasses rule in May heatwave
Midlands traffic and travel
Motorists have been urged to check their sunglasses are legal before driving.
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Aston's A34 Birchfield Road live as three injured in serious underpass crash
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Midlands traffic and travel
DVSA warns motorists of change coming into force next month
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
Simple driving hack guarantees you'll always hit a green light
TikTok
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
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
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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