Drivers

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

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Car crashes into abandoned vehicle after Northamptonshire floods

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

“Dangerous” colourful school road markings.

Watch: Parents say colourful school road markings are “dangerous”

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

Northampton Washlands pictured on Wednesday (September 25).

35 people rescued at caravan park as firefighters called to 8 weather incidents

Drivers faced delays on the A14 following a three-vehicle crash yesterday

Three-vehicle crash on A14 near Kettering leads to delays

The collision happened on the A45 eastbound near Billing.

Long delays on A45 following serious collision

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

There are long delays on the M1 in Northamptonshire this afternoon (Wednesday August 21).

Drivers warned of severe delays after multi-vehicle collision on M1

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

Police are responding to an incident on the A45 near Earls Barton.

A45 reopens after being closed in both directions

The car park will be closed on Tuesday (August 13)

Raunds car park set for closure next week

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

BMW driver filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.

'Idiot' BMW driver inhales from 'hippy crack balloon' on M6
Watch the bizarre moment a BMW driver was filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.
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Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

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

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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?

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

We test a cheap way to add Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to any car

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

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

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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

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

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

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 Alex Nelson

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

Speedwatch volunteers were out and about in the town during April (Credit: Raunds Town Council)

65 warning letters sent out to drivers after being clocked speeding in Raunds

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

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?

Drivers are facing delays on the A14 this afternoon

Section of A14 closed due to 'police incident' between Rothwell and Kelmarsh

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

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

Drivers will see delays after the M1 was closed for five hours over night.

Delays remain after M1 closed for five hours due to serious collision

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

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

The new roundabout currently being constructed on the M25.

Northamptonshire motorists planning long journeys in May warned of M25 closure

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 roadworks start on Tuesday (April 2)

Main route through Wellingborough town centre to close for urgent repairs

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

Police will be escorting an abnormal load on the A45 this afternoon (Tuesday March 5).

Drivers warned of 35mph wide load escort on A45 this afternoon

One lane of the A14 eastbound has been closed with delays reported

Drivers facing delays due to A14 lane closed near Kettering

Roadworks file picture/National World

Kettering drivers brace themselves for week of temporary traffic lights

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

The A14 eastbound near Thrapston has been closed

Drivers facing delays following closure of A14 near Thrapston

Rothwell Road rail bridge in Kettering/National World

Kettering rail bridge makes it into EMR's top three hit list