Drivers

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The 8 major changes coming to UK drivers in 2025

Drivers on A720 facing one-hour delays following crash

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The arguments for and against 'pay-per-mile' road taxing

The M1 motorway in Leicestershire near to Leicester Forrest East services (Photo: Rail Photo/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

Drivers to face significant road tax hikes in 2025

Some common cold and flu medications can cause drowsiness.

Common cold and flu medications that could see drivers fined

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

Review: Our favourite in-car display is slashed in Black Friday sale

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

"Already there are driver shortages, and, without drivers, services cannot grow and improve. More buses and more jobs can only be good for people and the country."

84 per cent of bus drivers say abuse has increased in the last year

Xander Irvine was killed in the Morningside crash

FAI recommends change in law on older drivers after toddler's death

Concerned resident urges council to tackle speeding cars on city road

Drivers facing severe delays on bypass following multi-vehicle crash

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Review of hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds

The number of food deliveries by bicycle has risen sharply. Picture: John Devlin

Think bike, think safety for our delivery cyclists - Miles Briggs

Pensioner warns 'someone will be killed' as drivers wreak havoc

Safety improvements to be considered outside primary school

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
Motorists who vape while driving could be hit with fines as high as £5,000 and up to nine points on their licence if their vision is impaired by vapour, police and road safety campaigners have warned.
Linda Smith

Edinburgh councillor Graeme Bruce said the lack of progress was 'extremely disappointing'

Drivers 'fed up' with Sheriffhall improvement delays

ScotRail to bring back full timetable next week

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

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

Taxi drivers travel 46,500 miles a year - the equivalent of two London to Sydney round trips

Taxi drivers clock enough miles to circle the earth—twice every year, study find...

Road closures following police incident on major road

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

Car park chaos continues following second week of road works

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

Bus diversions in place following partial closure of major roundabout

Sarah Boyd

Bus boss backs confiscating free passes from troublesome youngsters
The boss of Lothian Buses has backed confiscating youths’ bus passes if they are caught abusing drivers.
Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter

The LEZ in Edinburgh has been enforced from June 1

Fewer fines issued for breaching LEZ rules

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

Photograph by Ian Georgeson

Private hire drivers blocked from using bus lanes in trial scheme

Parking attendants enforcing the pavement parking ban in Edinburgh

Council hands out 15 pavement parking fines a day

Bridge Road at the junction with Woodhall Road is closed in both directions

Road closed in both directions with drivers urged to avoid the area

InstaVolt Rapid Charger

With the holidays in full swing, Edinburgh’s EV drivers can get away with confid...

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

Police urge drivers to avoid major road following two-vehicle crash

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?

ScotRail temporary timetable with 600 fewer services comes into force

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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'

The low emission zone came into force in Edinburgh on June 1

Surge in inquiries about scrapping cars as LEZ introduced

Drivers should expect delays as Royal Highland Show gets underway

Three in hospital after crash on busy road

Busy Edinburgh road closed in both directions following crash

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

Cameron Toll roundabout is finally free of potholes

Drivers in Edinburgh are facing long delays and tailbacks this morning.

Travel chaos as drivers face severe delays and long queues after crash

A man and woman have been taken to hospital after a crash on the A1

Man and woman taken to hospital after crash saw road closed for hours

Drivers are being warned that this is the peak time of year for collisions with deer on Scotland's roads.

Drivers urged to be award of deer

Countdown to LEZ: Which vehicles will be banned?

The LEZ covers a 1.2 square mile area of the city centre.

Countdown to LEZ: Which areas are affected?