Road Safety

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

Volvo marks 70 years of the seatbelt

The Volvo Amazon prototype of 1956 pioneered a two-point diagonal seatbelt, then the familiar three-point belt arrived two years later.

Motorists should ‘give up road rage for Lent’

New research has uncovered that road rage has now been experienced by almost half of all motorists in the UK

How to drive safely in heavy rain

Driving in heavy rain can be dangerous, with stopping distances twice those on dry roads. Read our advice guide to stay safer in wet weather.

UK speed limits and speeding penalties: a driver’s guide

Our guide outlines the basic facts about speeding and the law, including UK speed limits and the penalties for breaking them.

How to drive safely on ice and snow

Our straightforward tips could keep you safe when driving in cold conditions, including on ice- and snow-covered roads.

Revealed: the most common types of car crash in 2025

New research by the AA reveals the most frequent types of traffic collisions reported during the last 12 months.