Tag: car parks
MOT failure caused by 'tiny' windscreen mistake that's easily avoided
Rules are strict and drivers might not appreciate the smaller aspects
Drivers warned to 'lock doors immediately' if they notice trap set by scammers
Drivers have been urged to lock their doors and windows immediately if they encounter a suspicious "trap" which could be part of a dangerous "bait trick" by scammers
Major driving change affecting all motorists aged 65 and over
It is important that all drivers know about this
Jeep driver gets 'instant karma' after taking up two spaces in car park
A driver who parked their Jeep across two spaces in a busy car park got instant karma when two strangers came up with a plan to teach him a lesson in basic courtesy
Little-known parking fines '£20 rule' could see drivers avoid big payout
Motorist hit with large fine after issue updating her number plate
Tesco shoppers spot red '£100' warning signs in supermarket car parks
Selected stores will be reminding drivers of these requirements with extra signs
Your rights if you get a private parking ticket as car park firm fined £473,000
Motorists were issued with a record 15.9 million tickets by private businesses in the year to September 2025 but what are your rights if you believe you are being unfairly charged
'I drove an EV from UK through Europe and there's one big charging difference'
A writer tested a Polestar 4 electric vehicle on an 800-mile road trip from the UK through France and Germany to Austria
Major car park firm that dished out 1.9 million tickets in a year fined £473,000
Euro Car Parks, one of the UK's biggest private car park companies, is the first to be fined under new powers
Councils ban 20 'too big' vehicles from car parks in 2026 - full list
Some authorities have taken action because the cars are bigger than the bays - others charge bigger vehicles more
'50cm' parking rule most drivers break without realising
Many motorists are unaware of the Highway Code rule, risking fines of up to £80
Blue Badge holders could be prosecuted and lose their car for parking 'anywhere'
The badge is designed to help those with disabilities or health conditions by allowing them to park closer to their destination, but there are limitations drivers need to know about
Blue Badge holders given 'do not assume' alert over parking at hospitals
The Blue Badge scheme is designed to allow users to park closer to their destination - but there are some situations where you may receive a parking fine
Road safety expert issues important advice as 'most drivers park wrong'
A police sergeant and road safety expert believes most Brits can't grasp how to park in supermarket car parks correctly and has shared video advice on what he believes is the best practice
Police sergeant's crucial advice as 'most drivers park wrong' in bays
A police sergeant and road safety expert has shared video guidance on how you should be manoeuvring into bays in supermarket car parks.
