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The number of drivers caught operating unroadworthy vehicles in the UK has surged by a staggering 52% in the past year, according to new data from the RAC, a leading motoring organization. A total of 13,109 drivers were found guilty of driving with faulty brakes, tyres, steering, or other
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Motorists in the UK should be aware of multiple road closures planned for the coming week, with seven already in place and a further 10 set to begin over the next two weeks. The closures, revealed in the latest expected works list from National Highways, will result in moderate to
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The UK Government is proposing a major overhaul of road safety laws to tackle the persistent issue of road fatalities. The plans, set to be published in a road safety strategy in the autumn, aim to reduce the number of road deaths and serious injuries by cutting the drink-drive limit,
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Dozens of vehicles have been seized from drivers who have racked up numerous speeding and red-light offences, with one motorist accumulating 45 penalty points on their licence. Leicestershire Police's Operation Hopper, launched in May, targets drivers who pose serious risks on the roads, with officers seizing 39 vehicles
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The UK government's proposal to update road safety laws, including the consideration of reducing the drink-drive limit and introducing mandatory eye tests for older drivers, has been welcomed by motoring groups as "much overdue" and "a step in the right direction". The plans, set
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The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) has introduced a new policy where maintenance and repair engineers, as well as drivers, will face a half-day wage deduction for every bus breakdown. This decision is aimed at reducing technical breakdowns and ensuring reliable service for passengers. The policy, however, has sparked
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Magistrates' Court in Southampton has witnessed a growing trend of cases involving substance abuse and road safety, sparking concerns among local authorities. Recent cases have seen young adults facing charges for possession of cannabis, failure to comply with community notices, and drink driving, among other offenses. The severity of
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Sean Morgan, a 32-year-old motorist from Belfast, has been disqualified from driving for one year and fined £250 after he abandoned his car near a police station and called the authorities in a state of paranoia, later confessing to using cocaine earlier in the day. The incident occurred on June
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Anne Flanagan, an experienced driver with 50 years behind the wheel, shares her unexpected discovery about the importance of eye health and vision in driving. After being told she needed glasses during a routine eye examination, Anne noticed a significant improvement in her vision with glasses, highlighting the impact of
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As a heatwave is expected to return to the UK from this weekend, motorists are being advised to refuel their vehicles before Monday, if possible. The Met Office predicts temperatures to rise to 26C on Sunday, 28C on Monday, 31C on Tuesday, and 28C on Wednesday. The UKHSA has issued
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Car and van buyers across the country may have been dealt a significant blow after the Supreme Court quashed a previous ruling that might have led to millions of motorists receiving compensation for mis-sold car finance. The UK's top court sided with finance firms in two out of
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A TikToker's decision to switch back to a petrol motor after three months of electric vehicle (EV) ownership has sparked controversy. The owner, @moresabrinaescapes, cited unexpected downsides, including high charging costs and inconvenient charging port installation, as reasons for parting ways with their EV. Despite the initial enthusiasm
