Drivers

Dr Patrick Hart cracks the display panels of petrol pumps at Esso Thurrock Services on the M25 on August 24 2022.

'I disrupted drivers as an act of care': GP jailed for criminal damage

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Video: The genius hack to prevent ice building - using shaving foam

(Photo: Damian Gillie/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

The 8 major changes coming to UK drivers in 2025

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

What UK drivers need to know about road tax hikes in 2025

Motorway.

Watch: Avoid travel chaos this Christmas - list of busiest motorways

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The cheapest petrol stations for Christmas travel across the UK

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Warning to drivers with these common health conditions to contact VLA

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Driver Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez surprised his team-mates by gifting them a truck load of (soon to be released) PATRÓN El Alto tequila for Christmas

Ad Feature Redbull Racing Driver surprises teammates with 'ultimate' holiday gift

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I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

Drivers are being warned to allow extra time to travel after the southbound M23 near junction 9 and Gatwick Airport was closed this afternoon for emergency resurfacing work, which is expected to run into the evening. Picture by Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images

M23 reopens near Gatwick Airport following emergency resurfacing

Drink drive warning this Christmas

Surrey Drink Drive Warning This Christmas

(Photo: Adrian Sherratt/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

The arguments for and against 'pay-per-mile' road taxing

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

Review: Our favourite in-car display is slashed in Black Friday sale

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Raef Virdee (4) at Daytona go-karting in Tamworth

Meet Britain's youngest racer - he's 4 and has his eyes on Formula 1

Watch: Motorway drivers play football as they wait for road to reopen

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

The M42.

Watch: Man labels smart motorways “most useless invention ever”

Drivers are being advised to avoid a section of the M25 as significant disruption is likely to last into the evening as work continues to repair the carriageway following two major incidents. Picture courtesy of National Highways

Disruption on M25 ‘to run into tonight’s commute’

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Prepare your car for the challenges of autumn with these top tips

Driving into autumn – tips to help Surrey motorists prepare their cars for wette...

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

“Dangerous” colourful school road markings.

Watch: Parents say colourful school road markings are “dangerous”

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

New law aims to make streets safer

Millions of drivers risk £130 fine and vehicle towing for common mistake under n...

Motorists are advised to allow extra time if planning to travel on the M4 onto the M25 southbound at the weekend. Picture by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Allow extra journey time on the M25 whilst extensive bridge repairs take place

A driver pumps fuel at an Esso Tesco petrol station in 2022 (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of fuel duty hike in coming budget - what could change

InstaVolt Rapid Charger

Guildford's EV drivers can get away with confidence this summer

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

BMW driver filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.

'Idiot' BMW driver inhales from 'hippy crack balloon' on M6

Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

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Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes

The RAC has predicted a ‘weekend of woe’ as almost 14m motorists head off on the UK’s roads this weekend. Picture by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

The roads to avoid as the RAC predicts ‘weekend of woe’

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Medical conditions you must declare to DVLA or risk huge fine

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

Drivers are being warned to avoid the A24 north of Horsham as it remains shut following a major oil spill

Drivers warned as major stretch of A24 remains shut after 10-mile oil spill

Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl in Paignton, Devon.

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

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Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

Travel experts have shared six German laws holidaymakers need to be aware of if they are travelling to the country for the Euros 2024 football tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)

Germany travel warning ahead of Euros

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

Drivers are being informed of several upcoming closures on the London-bound Merrals Shaw Bridge in Kent for essential maintenance. Picture by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

‘Essential’ bridge repair work set to get underway on M2

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

The M25 is set to be closed again this weekend as £317m improvement works continues. Photo: National Highways

Everything you need to know about latest M25 closure

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

Watch: Runaway rhea causes havoc as it sprints through UK village
Footage has captured the moment a runaway rhea caused havoc for drivers as it sprinted through a sleepy UK village.

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

Watch: My child died in crash... the driver had just passed their test

The M25 will be shut for a full weekend for the second time this year as work on the £317m Junction 10 improvement scheme continues. Picture by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

This is when the M25 will be shut for a full weekend for the second time

Road rage driver jumps out of car to confront motorist

Watch: Road rage driver confronts motorist in dashcam footage

A car ignoring the signals and crossing the other side of the road to quickly dodge the closing barriers (Langley Green level crossing, West Midlands).

Watch: Dangerous driver speeds through level crossing barriers

The wiggly road markings on the seafront in Clevedon, Somerset.

Britain's ‘most bonkers' road markings to be scrapped

Terri-Ann Marshall was killed in a fatal collision by two drivers 'racing' each other.

Reckless drivers killed mum while 'racing' at speeds of up to 100mph

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