Road Safety

Drivers warned of ‘legal grey area’ over smartwatches

New research by the RAC has found a third of drivers are at risk of breaking the law by using their smartwatch at the wheel.

One-in-four have broken the law over middle-lane hoggers

A quarter of UK motorists have admitted seeing red mist and reacting unsafely to those hogging the middle lane on a motorway.

Youngest ‘Gen Z’ drivers most likely to get road rage

A new survey has uncovered that young drivers are regularly involved in road rage incidents, while older motorists have a calmer approach.

Over 4,000 UK motorists with 12 or more points are still driving

Research by the RAC has uncovered the substantial number of speeding drivers who have escaped a ban. Could technology be the answer?

Hay fever has made 1 in 3 drivers close their eyes at the wheel

New research by Volvo has uncovered the worrying impact seasonal allergies like hay fever can have on motorists in the UK

One pint of IPA could put motorists over drink-drive limit

More than half of motorists are unaware of the ‘IPA trap’, with high-strength beers featuring double the alcohol content of regular lager.

How to report an unsafe lorry, coach or bus driver

The DVSA has an official process to report lorry, bus and coach operators for road safety issues. Our short guide explains how it works.

Public support revealed for lowering drink-drive limit

A new survey has found overwhelming support to reduce the current drink-drive limit applied in England and Wales

The number of ‘ghost MOTs’ has doubled in 12 months

New information released by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency shows a dramatic increase in fraudulent MOT certificates.

Speeding fines in the UK reach a four-year high

The expansion of London’s 20mph speed limit zone has made a major contribution to the increased number of speeding penalties