Major new road safety policy 'announced tomorrow' to include seatbelts, 'end of post work pint' and fines increase

A major new policy statment is also due which could change laws around driving licence eye tests, alcohol and seat belts

A driving expert has shared a word of warning to anyone drinking alcohol this New Year's Eve.

Electric car owners are being warned to take important winter safety steps to avoid hefty fines of up to £11,000 as cold weather approaches, with Kia offering their expert tips

You could face a fine of up to £1,000 and potential prosecution if you fail to inform the DVLA

An industry expert has agreed with the advice to keep windscreens clear, but also called on drivers to be aware of other dangers

It comes as over a quarter of drivers admit to feeling anxious about driving in the dark due to intense headlights

Drivers have been told to stick to the code or risk getting into hot water

The DVLA has strict legal criteria in place to prevent people who could be a higher risk on the road from driving - and there are three main legal obligations that every UK driver needs to meet

The DVLA will send out a D46P application around 90 days before your 70th birthday

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers who are over the age of 70

While plenty of drivers use their horn to express anger with other motorists, there are actually strict rules around horn usage - and ignoring them could land you with a fine

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a reminder to all UK drivers, urging them to carry out a vital task online.

Campaigners and authorities are hoping to find the perfect balance between the safety of all road users, and not interfering too heavy-handedly with the independence of elderly motorists

Drivers have been alerted with wet weather across the UK so far this month