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.
Disabled Blue Badge holders could be hit with a £1,000 fine and a driving ban for failing to declare certain medical conditions to the DVLA. Learn the rules to stay legal.
The DVLA issues an urgent warning to UK motorists on how to spot scams and protect personal data, following a surge in fraudulent activity reported this year.
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.
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.
UK motorists could face £1,000 penalties as the DVLA's new digital driving licence system rolls out in 2026. Experts warn the automated system is 'less forgiving'. Check your records now.
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.
Millions of UK drivers risk fines from £100 to £1,000 due to new DVLA and DVSA digital compliance rules in 2026. Check your MOT, tax, and licence details now to avoid penalties.
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.
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.
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
The DVSA announces two major changes for 2026 to tackle test backlogs and boost road safety, including new CPR questions and strict booking limits. Learn what it means for learners.
Campaigners urge the Labour government to introduce compulsory professional eyesight tests for drivers aged 70 and over every three years to improve road safety.
Safety campaigners urge a 'Graduated Driving Licence' with a night curfew and near-zero alcohol limits for new drivers to reduce serious accidents. Could this save young lives?
State pensioners aged 75+ receiving Pension Credit can claim a free TV Licence, saving £174.50 annually ahead of an expected price hike in April. Learn how to apply and check eligibility.
A growing petition urges the UK government to align with EU proposals, letting standard car licence holders drive motorhomes up to 4,250kg. Over 4,000 signatures already lodged.
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.
Young drivers aged 17-24 could face stricter rules like night curfews. A new safety campaign demands Graduated Driving Licences to cut fatal crashes. Read the latest.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Labour's Culture Secretary is reviewing BBC funding, with free TV licences for those on benefits among options. Could a £174.50 fee change ease the burden on poorer households?
UK households may be eligible for TV Licence refunds up to £174.50. Learn about the criteria and how Labour's BBC charter review could change the broadcaster's future funding.
A new petition calls on the Labour government to allow standard car licence holders to drive motorhomes up to 4250kg, aligning with EU proposals. Over 1,500 have signed.
A major legal change for primate owners in the UK comes into force in April 2026. Find out if you need a licence, how to apply, and the penalties for non-compliance.
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.
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
Thousands of older motorists have had driving licences revoked or refused by the DVLA due to eyesight standards. Discover the data and potential new laws.
Exclusive data reveals a worrying increase in drivers aged 70+ not renewing their licences, potentially making them illegal on UK roads. Learn the rules and how to renew.
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.