Motorists

Edinburgh crane collapses and smashes into building

A major road on the outskirts of Edinburgh has had both lanes closed following a three-vehicle collision this afternoon, with motorists warned to avoid the busy route out of the Capital ahead of rush hour.

Both lanes closed on busy road ahead of rush hour

The A720 eastbound approach to Lasswade, which will be closed for resurfacing works on Sunday night.

City bypass set for partial closure due to resurfacing works

The scheme would mean motorists approaching at more than the speed limit would get a red light.

Traffic lights that go red if you're speeding

Stock photo of flooding on Clifftonhall road near Newbridge, Edinburgh, in January 2020.

Heavy rain brings chaos to city's roads

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

Chief Inspector Andy Gibb

Help us to keep our city roads safe for all this winter - Andy Gibb

The Low Emission Zone will have strict emission standards. Low-income families whose cars do not meet the new requirements can now apply for up to £3,000 in grants to help them dispose of their vehicle. Picture Michael Gillen.

Cash help to dump cars ahead of LEZ

A map shows the boundaries of Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone covering 1.2 square miles of the city centre.

Everything you need to know about the Low Emission Zone

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

Fringe festival takes place in August

All the city centre road closures which are in place for Fringe 2023

Two thunderstorms are set to strike in Edinburgh later today (July 11), according to the Met Office.

Thunder and lightning to strike Edinburgh today

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Several weeks of closures planned on A720 Edinburgh City Bypass. (Photo credit: Google Maps/PA)

A720 to see five weeks of closures
Several weeks of roadworks to take place on Edinburgh City Bypass

A stretch of the M8 in West Lothian will close for 16 nights.

Stretch of M8 to close for roadworks

Automated barriers to be installed at Queensferry Crossing

Major works on Queensferry Crossing to start in summer

Holidaymakers warned of largely unknown rule with hefty fine in Spain

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

Warning issued to motorists over hefty repair bill - how to avoid

5 rules drivers could break this summer and be handed a £5000 fine

The shocking image was shared by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue who were called in to tackle the blaze.

Photo shows why you should never leave sunglasses on your dashboard

(Image: NationalWorld)

Why car insurance costs are up by more than £60 a year

Drivers may consider a car's colour for safety as well as aesthetic reasons (photo: Adobe)

Does a car’s colour have an impact on its safety?

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research

A National Express coach

National Express announces 15 new coach routes
National Express has more plans to grow the network after seeing a surge of customers in 2022

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

Dick Place in Edinburgh (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

20 ‘most offensive’ road names in the UK revealed

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Easter bank holiday warning to motorists: Expect long delays

Drivers are being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams

Drivers being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams

Hundreds of car accidents take place each day in the UK

How to avoid fines and driving points following a crash on the roads

Electric vehicles are at the forefront of new driving laws and offences introduced in April 2023 - Credit: Adobe

All the new driving laws and offences introduced in April - full list

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to pay their car tax

DVLA £1,000 fine warning - how to renew car tax & when to do it

Video grab as secret police video footage captures “selfish” drivers using their phones as they speed along major motorways.

Lorry driver barely touches steering wheel as he’s caught taking photo

Say goodbye to pay and display parking machines in the UK - Credit: Adobe

Pay and display parking machines could be scrapped in major change

Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving

Watch as motorists are caught watching films while driving on motorway

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Latest Met Office forecast as Storm Larisa brings snow and ice to UK

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to renew their licence

DVLA issues reminder to drivers over how to avoid £1,000 fine

A horse broke loose before running amok on Blackpool Promenade (Credit: The Three Mouseketeers UK)

Footage shows loose horse running along Blackpool Promenade

UK drivers warned of sudden change to licence plates and fuel prices from March 2023

Licence plates and fuel price changes to expect in March 2023

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

DVLA issues identity theft warning to drivers on social media

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers this weekend

DVLA issues urgent warning to drivers this weekend - what to know

Dogs could cost motorists £5,000 in fines due to Highway Code rule

Warning to drivers over car lease scams targeting vulnerable motorists

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to renew their licence

DVLA issues warning to drivers who passed their test before 2014

Three in four motorists back fitness to drive tests for older drivers

Scotland's North Coast 500

Top 10 most scenic road routes according to Choosemycar.com

Here’s a list of new driving laws being introduced for 2023

New driving laws introduced for 2023 & how much you could be fined

Thousands of drivers risk huge fines for not knowing these motor laws

Tabby was last seen near the Esso garage on Biggar road at 8pm last night

Desperate appeal to find missing dog

AA warn drivers that petrol and diesel prices will skyrocket again

Warning issued to motorists feeling ill as 20 percent risk £2,500 fine

MOTs could be required every two years under proposed change