DVLA: Sleep Condition Drivers Face £1000 Fine
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
The DVLA warns drivers with excessive sleepiness from conditions like sleep apnoea must declare it or risk a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you're affected.
The DVSA reveals major 2026 driving test updates, including new hazard perception scenarios, focus on driver-assist tech, and digital licences. Learn what it means for new drivers.
New RAC data reveals overwhelming public support for alcohol interlocks to tackle repeat drink-driving, as figures show 260 deaths in 2023. Discover the proposed zero-tolerance changes.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
As a 719-mile blizzard threatens the UK, drivers are warned of five crucial winter driving laws. Ignoring them could lead to hefty fines and penalty points. Stay safe and legal on the roads.
Your essential guide to the 2026 TV Choice Awards, featuring The Night Manager's return, Bridgerton S4, and how to vote for your favourites. Discover the must-watch TV for the new year.
Drivers over 70 could be banned from driving if they fail to attend a compulsory eye test under new government road safety plans. Learn about the proposals and expert reactions.
Older and disabled drivers fear being banned from roads as DVLA moves to digital-first licences. One man with severe burns highlights accessibility flaws. Read the full story.
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, faces a licence review after further late-night breaches. The council cites a 'blatant disregard' for rules. Read the full story.
Motorists are urged to avoid late-night driving as new analysis reveals the most dangerous hours on UK roads. Expert advice on staying safe this festive season.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster urges the Government to adopt radical new driving licence rules for young motorists, including night-time curfews and passenger restrictions, to cut fatal collisions.
West Midlands PCC calls for new laws to restrict young drivers at night and with passengers. Could this cut fatal crashes? Read the full proposal.
Jayde Anscomb, 44, claimed she didn't know about her ban when stopped by police in Stoke-on-Trent. Magistrates called her record 'very troubling'.
Motorists are avoiding disqualification by claiming they rely on Motability cars. Courts are granting leniency, sparking a debate on preferential treatment and legal loopholes.
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
A landmark UK study reveals over 50% of motorists have cut back on night driving due to intense LED headlight glare, causing eye strain and safety concerns. Experts call for urgent action.
Struggling night time businesses in the West Midlands met with Business Secretary Peter Kyle, calling for urgent support to tackle soaring costs and falling footfall. Read the latest.
Daniel Langford, 34, overtook a police car while rushing to his ex-partner's home. He admitted dangerous driving and was given a community order and a driving ban. Read the full story.
Motoring experts warn drivers about the hidden danger of being over the limit the morning after festive celebrations. Learn the sobering facts and how to stay safe.
Spain approves a major smoking ban for beaches, bars & terraces. Tourists face new rules as health minister targets 140 daily tobacco deaths. Read the full details.
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
Shoppers hail Next's £35 Sparkle Ruched Column Midi Dress as 'perfect' for festive nights out. Discover the affordable, show-stopping look in bronze or brown.
Amazon shoppers are rushing to buy the Cadbury Dairy Milk Big Night In Deluxe Hamper, now reduced to £16. The 836g gift set has sold over 4,000 times. Grab the deal!
North Wales Police banned seven drivers immediately after they failed roadside eyesight tests. Officers stopped over 320 vehicles as part of Operation Dark Night. Learn more about the crackdown and Cassie's Law.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
UK drivers, especially under-25s, are increasingly using handheld phones while driving, risking six points, £200 fines, and court-imposed driving bans. The RAC warns of a 'concerning increase'.