Tag: motoring fines
'Easy' task could prevent two £1,000 fines as DVLA tells drivers do it 'today'
Here's what you need to know about making sure you don't miss a car tax payment or MOT.
Your rights if you get 'unfair' parking ticket as major firm fined £473,000
Private parking firms issued 15.9 million penalty tickets in the 12 months to September 2025 but how can you fight it when you think it is unfair
Drivers to put tea bags in cars before Thursday
Tea bags can serve an important purpose during bouts of cold weather.
Drivers risk £1,000 fine for common habit when 'queuing in traffic'
You could be issued six penalty points on your licence for breaking this rule
Drivers put tea bags in cars before Thursday
Tea bags can serve an important purpose during bouts of cold weather.
DVLA warning as UK drivers and learners could be issued £1,000 fine
All drivers, including learners, have been warned. And failing to act could cost you £1,000
UK councils ban 20 'too big' vehicles from car parks in 2026 full list including Kia, BMW
At least five UK councils have imposed restrictions on vehicles over five metres in length, effectively banning them from standard car parks - and 20 common models are now affected
Drivers told they could land £2.5k fine if they make 1 pothole error
Car insurance experts are warning motorists about costly wet weather driving mistakes that could result in fines up to £2,500, including a pothole error.
Debate settled on police '10% plus 2mph' rule for speed cameras
It's a debate which has raged among drivers for years but the rule really does exist in many police forces across the UK.
UK drivers could face £10,000 fine and 12 penalty points - take 20p test now
People have been warned to do a 20p test every 2 weeks to avoid the fine and points
DVLA update as drivers over 70 told 'do it for free'
You may not realise that you need to renew your licence more regularly when you reach a certain age.
Driver fined £70 after mounting the kerb to make way for police car
A driver has been hit with a hefty £70 charge after suffering a devastating tyre blowout while dodging a police car.
Over-70s 'will have no ID' concern after drivers licences removed after sight law change
If people lose their driving licences some fear they may be left without valid identification
Thousands of drivers could have fines cancelled over 'faulty' speed cameras
National Highways extends investigation to 2019 with drivers potentially getting refunds and points removed
Only 4 reasons you can use your phone in your car - or risk £1,000 fine
This habit is illegal but there are exemptions.