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Seven out of 10 motorists uninsured on test drives

Though millions of Brits buy used cars every year, many of them could be making a massive mistake when taking second-hand motors out for a spin.
Published 27 September 2019

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

New figures show the numbers of people killed or seriously injured in drink-drive accidents have risen to their highest levels since 2009,
Published 16 September 2019
More than one-in-20 drivers in Britain has points on their licence

UK drivers have 10.6m points on their licences

Many British motorists have at some point recently been busted for breaking traffic laws, according to analysis of driving licence data.
Published 09 September 2019
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Steve Coogan swerves driving ban to film TV series

The actor has managed to more than halve his driving ban, after arguing a longer punishment would force him to stop filming a new comedy series.
Published 15 August 2019

Ban drivers from using hands-free phones, MPs say

A cross-party group of MPs has said drivers should be banned from using hands-free mobile phones when they're behind the wheel on safety grounds,
Published 13 August 2019
Government considering 'alcolocks' to curb drink-driving offences

'Alcolocks' being considered to curb drink-driving

The Department for Transport is considering using alcohol ignition interlocks, or 'alcolocks', to help rehabilitate drink-driving offenders.
Published 23 July 2019

Get points for not wearing seatbelts, MPs suggest

Drivers should get three penalty points on their licence if they're caught not wearing a seatbelt, a cross-party advisory group has suggested.
Published 02 May 2019

Ferrari driver caught speeding: "It goes fast"

Bragging about how fast your car is won't get you out of a speeding fine, but that didn't stop a Ferrari driver in Miami from playing that hand.
Published 25 April 2019
Car thefts increased 9% last year

Car thefts increased by 9% last year

The number of car thefts rocketed by nearly 9% in 2018, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Published 25 April 2019

Police roll out mobile phone detectors

New technology that can detect drivers who are using the mobile phones while behind the wheel is now being rolled out in the UK.
Published 15 April 2019
Insurers call for clampdown on salvaged car loopholes

Insurers call for salvaged car loophole clampdown

Insurers have called for the rules on written-off cars to be changed to prevent unsafe salvaged vehicles entering the used car market.
Published 12 April 2019

Gatwick rogue parking boss jailed for 14 months

The boss of a rogue valet parking firm that dumped its clients' cars in fields near Gatwick Airport has been sentenced for 14 months.
Published 12 April 2019