RAC predicts a record-breaking 20m getaway trips will be made as the warm weather continues Between Friday August 28 and Monday August 31, the UK’s motorways and major roads could see the highest volume of traffic since the RAC’s records began in 2015. ‘Frantic Friday’ is likely to be mired in heavy traffic, with more trips planned compared to any day over … [Read more...]
MoT penalties soar
The MOT test changed in May 2018, with tighter rules around emissions and safety as well as higher fines for drivers caught with an unroadworthy vehicle. A freedom of information request revealed 68,027 have been issued with penalty charges across England and Wales by police since the changes. The Met Police force caught the most drivers (15,772), followed … [Read more...]

