Motorists

Man tries to take swig of his lager while being arrested for drink driving.

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

The closed Gateshead Flyover

Work begins to install supports for Gateshead flyover

(Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

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

TT2, the operator of the Tyne Tunnels, has strengthened its enforcement measures against toll evaders.

Tyne Tunnel operator announces additional weekend closure

Simon Mumford hit Amallia Elmasry after looking down to read.

Watch: Bus driver kills pedestrian after looking down to read

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

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 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

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

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

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Fresh Tyne Tunnel closure announced giving motorists new headache

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

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

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

Evan Hansen, from the Simonside area, has sadly died after he was found with serious injuries on Wednesday, May 15. Police are continuing to appeal for information relating to Evan's death.

Jarrow teenager dies after he was found with serious injuries

A 17-year-old, from Jarrow, has sadly died after he was found with serious injuries.

Ryan Smith

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old was discovered with serious injuries in South Tyneside. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Appeal for information after teenager was found with serious injuries

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

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

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

Dashcam footage of the moment a tree was blown onto Princess Road in Manchester during high winds on Monday April 15 2024.

Watch: Tree falls in road narrowly missing passing cars during storm

Antisocial motorist is stopped by police.

Driver stopped by officers after appearing to try to race police car

The van smashed through the level crossing barrier and dragged it along.

CCTV shows reckless van driver ploughing through Network Rail barrier

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

Driving tips to keep motorists safe during snow and ice impact

Footage of idiotic drivers caught on dash cams has been released by West Mercia Police Picture: West Mercia Police / SWNS

Britain's worst drivers cheat death - caught on dash cam

Some of Britain's worst drivers have been caught on dash camera - and then fined hundreds of pounds

Tom Morton

Date set for fresh Tyne Tunnel price hike for motorists

Garden Lane Car Park, in South Shields town centre.

New rules for South Shields car park as motorist fines continue

Northumbria Police backs the campaign every December.

Police begin annual crackdown on Christmas drink and drug driving

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Holidaymakers warned of largely unknown rule with hefty fine in Spain

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

Warning issued to motorists over hefty repair bill - how to avoid

5 rules drivers could break this summer and be handed a £5000 fine

The shocking image was shared by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue who were called in to tackle the blaze.

Photo shows why you should never leave sunglasses on your dashboard

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Why car insurance costs are up by more than £60 a year

Drivers may consider a car's colour for safety as well as aesthetic reasons (photo: Adobe)

Does a car’s colour have an impact on its safety?

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research

A National Express coach

National Express announces 15 new coach routes

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

Dick Place in Edinburgh (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

20 ‘most offensive’ road names in the UK revealed

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Easter bank holiday warning to motorists: Expect long delays

Drivers are being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams