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

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

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

Drivers to face significant road tax hikes in 2025

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

Leader of South Tyneside Council, Councillor Tracey Dixon is pictured with Yacub Ahmed, of South Tyneside Youth Parliament.

South Tyneside's bold plan to eradicate child poverty

The M42.

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

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

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

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

VW Golf Estate

Volkswagen may have some tough decisions to make but the Golf is riding high

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

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

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals
Don’t let these five common festival issues cost you £1,000 this festival season.
Benjamin Jackson

The RAC has urged motorists not to pay for parking by using a QR code. The warning follows fraudsters putting QR codes in car parks in South Tyneside in recent weeks.

RAC issues QR code warning following parking scam in South Tyneside

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

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

(Photo: Pexels)

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

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?

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Fresh Tyne Tunnel closure announced giving motorists new headache

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

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

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

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how
Distracted drivers caught using phones could be fined up to £1,000 🚨
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Drivers warned 'mandatory' new rule will change 'the way we drive'

Coast Road Garage, in Whitburn.

Plans to demolish and rebuild a Whitburn MOT garage submitted

An England flag to support the English team for the 2006 World Cup in Germany on a car (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

I'm an insurance expert - England fans should watch out for this fine

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

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Motorists set for Tyne Tunnel disruption due for partial closure

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Stephen Boyack, 22, and his mother Angela Boyack, 59.

Man of crash victims who died on A632 wishes he could swap places

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?

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court. Photo: National World.

Man jailed for beating up his sister in a row about his ex-girlfriend

The Tyne Tunnel. Photo: National World.

Tyne Tunnel: Drivers face delays with bank holiday weekend closure

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

Watch: Runaway rhea causes havoc as it sprints through UK village

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

These are the pass rates of every North East driving test centre.

The pass rate of every North East driving test centre

Traffic northbound and southbound was brought to a standstill by the ducks.

'Bad quack' - drivers joke as Tyne Tunnel brought to standstill

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

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

South Shields FC bus crash survivor recalls pulling fans from wreckage

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

A goat is pictured between junction 12 or 13 of the M5 on March 25. Three of the animals ran onto the carriageway and blocked traffic.

Watch: Escaped goat caught by officers after blocking M5 traffic

The scene of the chase before a fatal collision.

Watch: Stolen car chase through maize field ends in fatal crash

Police released footage showing a string of heart-stopping near-misses on the roads of Staffordshire.

Reckless drivers caught on camera: watch these terrifying near-misses

Top celeb motorists which can help in case of a vehicle breakdown

Lewis’ company, Money Saving Expert, have issued the advice following the rise in costs of driving.

Experts issue hack on how to save money on breakdown cover

Here's how to deal with you car windshield being frozen on the inside.

Why does my windscreen freeze inside? Causes and how to prevent it

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