Highway Code's Zip Merge Rule Explained
Discover why the Highway Code says you should use both lanes until the merge point. This 'zip' method reduces congestion, despite seeming rude. Learn the correct procedure now.
Discover why the Highway Code says you should use both lanes until the merge point. This 'zip' method reduces congestion, despite seeming rude. Learn the correct procedure now.
Advanced 'smart' digital speed cameras using AI are being installed across the UK, making it harder for drivers to avoid fines. Learn how this technology is enhancing road safety.
Warwickshire Police issue warning after M6 driver fined for slow middle-lane driving. Learn how to avoid penalties and improve motorway safety.
Many UK drivers don't know you can briefly stop on double yellows to pick up passengers. Learn the crucial difference between yellow and red lines to avoid fines.
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RecommendedLabour's Autumn Budget to introduce a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, affecting millions of drivers and sparking industry criticism. Read the full details.
A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital after a collision with a car on the A45 Small Heath Highway in Birmingham. The road was blocked for hours. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Reading Borough Council approves emission-based parking charges starting February 2026. Higher-polluting petrol and diesel vehicles face significant cost increases. Have your say in the consultation.
Leaked 2026 VED bands reveal a potential £40 car tax rise for UK drivers. Learn how inflation impacts road tax and what it means for your vehicle costs.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile car tax faces backlash as industry leaders call it a 'strategic mistake' that could undermine EV sales and UK investment.
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RecommendedDrivers risk a £2500 fine per tyre this winter due to illegal tread depth. Expert reveals a 60-second check to stay safe and avoid penalty points. Act now to protect yourself.
Warwickshire County Council has temporarily paused its consultation on home-to-school transport cuts amid concerns over 1,000 affected children. Have your say when it resumes.
The UK Government has extended its £650m Electric Car Grant, adding the Citroën e-C5 Aircross Long Range. Drivers can now save £3,750 on new eligible EVs. Discover the full list of qualifying vehicles.
Labour's new VED+ pay-per-mile charge could cost EV drivers £300 extra per year from 2028. Campaigners slam the 'net-zero cash grab'. Read the full details.
The DVLA has banned over 400 'rude' number plates for 2026. Drivers with expired personalised plates could face a £1,000 fine. Check the full list and renew your registration now.
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RecommendedA petition with over 1,250 signatures demands Birmingham's expressways return to 40mph. Road safety officials insist the new 30mph limit saves lives. Join the debate.
Find a peaceful pre-flight retreat at Birmingham Airport's All Bar One. Avoid the crowds of the popular Wetherspoons and enjoy table service in a relaxed atmosphere.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduces VED+ from November 26. New 3p per mile tax for EVs uses monitoring devices. Discover the impact on drivers and the government's rationale.
A driver on the M6 was pulled over and ticketed for middle-lane hogging while driving unnecessarily slowly. Police warn this common offence risks points and fines. Learn how to drive safely on motorways.
Which? analysis reveals a new pay-per-mile car tax will cost some EV drivers 11p per mile. Discover the impact on the transition to electric vehicles and the political fallout.
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RecommendedMotorists requiring vision correction face £1000 fines, 3 penalty points and invalid insurance if caught driving without glasses. Ensure your licence is updated with the DVLA.
Millions of UK drivers break this Highway Code rule daily. Discover the surprising regulation and how it could land you with a substantial fine. Learn the proper use of headlights now.
Find out how much West Midlands Metro tram fares will increase in the new year and why officials say the 'modest' rises are necessary for the service's future.
West Midlands Metro tram fares will see modest increases from January 2025. Find out how single, day and season tickets are affected and why bosses say it's necessary.
A man was taken to Heartlands Hospital after a bus and van collision on Warwick Road, Solihull. Emergency services responded swiftly. Read the latest traffic update.
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RecommendedA record-breaking 75 aircraft touched down at Haverfordwest Airport's summer fly-in, raising £693 for Wales Air Ambulance and Blood Bikes. Discover how this family-run airport is making a difference.
Major £25 million railway station upgrades planned for Witton and Aston to transform travel for Villa Park fans and concert-goers ahead of Euro 2028.
Aston Villa fans' travel misery could end as a £25 million railway station upgrade plan for Witton and Aston stations gets the green light ahead of Euro 2028.
Direct flights between Newquay and London Gatwick will restart on November 23 after Skybus agreed a short-term contract. The service had been suspended following Eastern Airways' collapse.
Labour's new 3p pay-per-mile car tax will hit 5p for some EV drivers, as Which? analysis reveals public charging costs. Discover the impact on your wallet.
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RecommendedChancellor Rachel Reeves considers a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles, potentially adding up to £250 a year to motoring costs from 2028. Discover the impacts.