Speeding offences decreased 29% in urban areas in July compared to the same month last year, said GoSafe. The combined offences on 20 and 30mph roads went down to 14,421 compared to 20,303 detected by fixed and mobile speed cameras, red-light cameras and average speed systems. The statistics show average speed has also gone down along with recorded … [Read more...]
Holidaymakers boost 20mph fines
Motorists have been paying the price for exceeding the 20mph default urban speed limit in Wales in the last ten months with 11,065 fines dished out in south and mid Wales and 1,787 in North Wales. Although the Welsh Government implemented the controversial low limit at a cost of £35M and attracted nearly 500,000 signatures on a petition calling for its … [Read more...]
Know your fine lines or pay the fines
Dubbed ‘Britain’s most bonkers’ road markings, North Somerset’s infamous wiggly road markings have finally been removed – costing an additional £425,000 on top of the initial £1.357m invested in the seaside regeneration scheme. Understandably, drivers were perplexed at the bizarre road markings. However, they aren’t the only road markings causing … [Read more...]
EV drivers beware of big fines and possible penalties
There are now more than 1 million EVs on our roads accounting for 2-3% of cars in the UK and as this increases millions of EV drivers should beware of five driving offences that could result in big fines and possible penalty points. Motoring experts at ATS Euromaster researched the most bizarre, and potentially unheard of, electric vehicle fines, that you … [Read more...]
Van drivers carry heavier risks and penalties
Getting behind the wheel of a van can be tough, especially when you're not used to, or aware of the handling changes and travel restrictions that come with larger vehicles. Although cars and vans may be similar in mechanics, they do differ in handling and manoeuvrability. So, if you're looking to get behind the wheel of a larger vehicle, it's important to … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers sticking to limits – even before the 20mph reduction
Wales has the most law abiding drivers and that's was before the controversial 20mph default urban speed limit came into force last September. Gwent boasts the safest drivers in the UK, breaking the fewest amount of speed limits. With a population of 588,300, recorded speeding fines in this area averaged just 31 per 100,000 people and drivers committed … [Read more...]
Yule be sorry if you risk it!
More than half of drivers failed to recognise an ‘extremely serious’ risk associated with illegal tyre usage when they took part in a survey by Bridgestone. Fifty-four-per-cent of motorists don’t regard driving on illegal tyres as being potentially life threatening, with only 14% describing them as the most important safety feature on their cars, according … [Read more...]
Winter warning, even before you set off
Motorists are being urged to take note of five key winter driving rules - or they face hefty fines before they’ve even set off. Parts of Britain is braced for wintry showers this week as the cold weather spell continues and intensifies for some with snow warnings for higher ground in Wales. Icy mornings and treacherous dark nights pose a major threat to … [Read more...]
Theory test questions fail experienced drivers
Less than 1% of UK drivers correctly answered a sample of current driving theory test questions posed to them. The research from ATS Euromaster of the 1,010 drivers tested, found shockingly only eight got all the answers correct. Some 45 to 54-year-olds, with up to 30 years of driving experience, were revealed to be the least knowledgeable drivers in the … [Read more...]
Fraudsters hunting personal number-plates
Fraudsters are targeting car owners for their private number plate registration as the new 73-reg is about to be launched. Owners stand to lose thousands of pounds in private number plate scams on social media and are helpless to stop it being repeated unless they take security steps. Jon Kirkbright, sales director at Platehunter, has over 11 years of … [Read more...]
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