Ordinary things drivers do every day like talking to passengers and daydreaming have been found to be the biggest cause of driving mistakes ahead of more obviously dangerous distractions, reveals new research by the RAC. In total, more than six-in-10 (63%) surveyed said they made a mistake on the roads as a result of being distracted by internal or external … [Read more...]
Excessive speeding worries drivers, says RAC
Eight-in-10 (81%) drivers say they regularly see people ‘excessively speeding’ on all types of roads, new data from the RAC reveals. While 82% report noticing other drivers breaking the limit excessively on motorways and high-speed dual carriageways, 80% say it is also a common occurrence on 30mph or 20mph roads. The danger of this is brought home by … [Read more...]
Uswitch throws spotlight on worst offenders
Uswitch car insurance recently conducted research to investigate the top driving offences from June 2023 to June 2024. Out of the total 1,141,283 offences recorded during this period, 961,530 were issued for exceeding speed limits on public roads or motorways (categories SP30 and SP50). When someone is convicted of a driving offence, their driving licence … [Read more...]
Drivers put brakes on speeding – except on 20mph roads
The 20mph speed camera enforcement is expected to have a big impact on traffic and fines when it come in with the new lower default urban limit in Wales on 17 September. Figures released by the Department for Transport covering speeding in Britain last year show compliance has improved over Covid-19 hit 2021 and was broadly similar to the levels between … [Read more...]
Identity theft on a plate is soaring, says Welsh expert
Number plate cloning is sweeping the UK and inflicting fines on thousands of innocent drivers, number plate Welsh experts have warned. Plates4less is part of VRM Swansea and issued the caution in the wake of receiving more than 50 calls a week from drivers who have been hit by the plate-cloning criminals and landed with fines and legal action against … [Read more...]
Speeders slowing down in Mid and West Wales
Speeding motorists have dramatically declined in Mid and West Wales, according to the latest statistics. They contrast with more drivers being caught in the rest of Wales, reveals Churchill Motor Insurance. In Cumbria there was no change reported and Dyfed-Powys covering mid and west Wales actually reported an 18% drop in speeding convictions to 2,342 … [Read more...]
Inheriting bad driving habits
A new study has revealed that bad driving is hereditary, finding that you're more likely to commit a driving offence, if your parents have done too. Scrap Car Comparison who conducted the study, analysed the driving records of both 'bad' drivers and those with a clean motoring history, and compared them with the records of their parents. From this, they … [Read more...]
Number plate cloning is on the rise
DVLA files show that 12,300 UK motorists received either fines, penalties or letters for misdemeanours involving other vehicles displaying their registration mark between January 2021 and September 2022. Additional research into the issue by private registration supplier Platehunter found that vehicle cloning has been on the rise for much longer. Their … [Read more...]
Be considerate, drivers urge others
Research of 2,000 UK motorists, conducted by Vertu Motors, delved into the behaviour and habits of other drivers that Brits appreciate most. Over half of drivers say they most appreciate when other motorists keep a good distance behind them (54%), while 48% say clearly indicating before turning is a must. With Brits being known for their politeness, it’s … [Read more...]
Speeding is major cause of ‘carguments’, says Direct Line
More than half of people (56 per cent) admit to heated ‘carguments’, arguing with their partner about their driving habits, reveals research from Direct Line Motor Insurance. One in 13 (8 per cent) people have broken up with a partner due to their annoying driving habits, rising to nearly one in five (18 per cent) young people aged 18-34. Speeding is the … [Read more...]
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