Tag: Crime
Car thieves 'hate' Amazon's top-rated £7 'peace of mind' security item
Drivers claimed it's 'a small price for sleeping well' and keeping vehicles safe
New rule to ban drivers who dump rubbish - and seize their vehicle
The House of Lords heard 'removing the instrument of the crime is one of the most effective deterrents available'
'I'm a police officer and there's only 1 instance you can use phone while driving'
A roads policing officer has explained what the rules are around using your phone while driving - and there is only one instance where drivers can be using their mobile
Drivers urged to 'think before they click' in DVLA alert
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) advises people to adhere to four main rules
UK's most stolen car revealed
One of the UK's most popular car vehicles is also the most stolen, with thousands of models taken from owners in 2025.
Police advice on noisy motorbikes and cars causing disturbance on your street
Officers have shared exactly what steps you can take if cars and motorbikes are causing antisocial behaviour on your street, including when to call 101.
Important DVSA checklist for second-hand car buyers in UK
The paperwork is just as crucial as the bodywork
One-in-four UK drivers fall victim to vehicle crime as RAC warns of 'horrible violation'
RAC research shows 26% of UK drivers experienced vehicle crime in the past year, with urban drivers 3 times more likely to be targeted than those in rural areas
Ex-detective warns of four red-flags when selling a car in 2026
There are several red flags that could prevent disaster for anyone thinking of selling their old car this year that they need to watch out for
Woman finds tracker in car and is gobsmacked when she discovers culprit
A woman has shared her terrifying experience of finding an unknown tracker on her car, only to realise she knew exactly who'd put it there without her consent.
Breaking strict Blue Badge rule could mean a £1,000 fine and criminal record
Blue Badges are given to people who struggle to get around to help them reach their destination but there are rules which must be followed
The 1 retro item that could stop your car being stolen
The item offers a physical and visual deterrent against car thieves.
Blue Badge owners must beware of certain rules or face 'criminal record'
The government has issued a warning to people who use a Blue Badge. It's important to know the rules
‘I’m a car expert - locking your car from this distance will just help thieves’
An expert says car thieves are exploiting a technical issue, but "tiny" changes can keep your vehicle safe.
Ex-car salesman urges people with five types of vehicle to be alert
A former car salesman has shared which five cars were most stolen in the UK last year and he was very surprised by one thing.