The number of drivers receiving endorsements on their licence for drug driving has overtaken those receiving the corresponding drink drive offence according to worrying new figures. DVLA data obtained and analysed by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart shows that the number of drug driving offences (DG10s) added to individual licences in 2025 stood at 30,707, … [Read more...]
Premiums rising again and young drivers’ risk
Motor premiums are rising again after months of decline in the wake of coronavirus travel limits. Dan Hutson, head of motor insurance, comparethemarket.com, said, “Car insurance premiums are on the rise and have increased by £16 to £714 in September, from August. “This follows four consecutive months of declining costs leading to premiums reaching the … [Read more...]
65,000 learners have penalty points before test
More than 65,000 learners have points on their licence even before passing their test. A staggering 10,639 learner drivers have 7-9 points on their provisional licence, while 1,803 have 10 or more. This means a total of 12,442 learners could have their licence cancelled immediately after passing the test, as provisional points are carried over to the full … [Read more...]
