Driving instructor directory launched
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has launched a free online directory of qualified driving instructors (more…)
Linford Christie guilty of careless driving
The gold medal athlete was found guilty of careless driving at Aylesbury Crown Court last week (more…)
Gang caught hiding cocaine in car airbags
Two men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cocaine after they were caught hiding the drugs in modified car airbags (more…)
Traffic speeds in communities too high
Road safety charity Brake, is calling for driver’s to slow down in built-up areas over the summer holidays (more…)
New unit to tackle insurance fraud
The Police unit will be funded by the insurance industry and operated by the City of London Police’s Economic Crime Directorate (more…)
12% drivers admit ‘micro sleeping’ at the wheel
A survey of 1,000 drivers reveals that one in eight fall asleep at the wheel (more…)
Motorway speeding statistics
Statistics from the DfT show that 49% of drivers exceed the speed limit on motorways (more…)
Investment for electric charging strategy
The Government is to allow £400 million in investment for a recharging infrastructure that is targeted, convenient and safe (more…)
How to increase your MPG
Top tips from the Institute of Advanced Motorists to help reduce your fuel costs and increase your mpg (more…)
Insurers to face investigations
Following on from Jack Straw’s comments on the referral of customers details to claims management companies, the OFT and ICO get involved (more…)