Motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt should be given penalty points on their driving licenses, a new report has recommended.
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Half of drivers think it should be illegal for insurers to overcharge loyal customers
A study by GoCompare found 61% of motorist feel insurers reserve the best prices for new customers at the expense of loyal policyholders.
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Drivers of “modified cars” more likely to have had a crash
Motorists who modify their cars are more likely to be involved in an accident, according to a study by MoneySupermarket.com.
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MPs are more likely to be caught speeding
MPs are the most likely be caught speeding or have a driving conviction compared to any other profession, new statistics show.
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Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs
Westcotec have revealed a new detector system that aims to warn drivers against using mobile phones while driving.
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40% of drivers would pay more tax to fix pothole problem
Research by Green Flag has found that UK drivers feel so frustrated with potholes that two in five would be willing to pay more in tax or tolls for the luxury of driving on pothole-free roads.
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Vaping behind the wheel could lead to £2,500 fine
Motorists are being warned they could face a £2500 fine, 9 points or even lose their licence if caught vaping behind the wheel.
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Check in for a treat at Vauxhall this summer
With summer and warmer weather just around the corner, Vauxhall is encouraging customers to stay safe and book their Vauxhall in for a Check and Treat. From the 11th April, Vauxhall customers can choose from one of three free treats as a ‘thank you’ when they take their Vauxhall in for a check.
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RAC patrol vans transformed with unique All-Wheels-Up recovery capability
The RAC has developed and launched new industry-leading equipment that effectively brings flatbed recovery capability to its breakdown patrol vans, potentially saving hundreds of thousands of drivers time and stress every year.
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Speed cameras installed on ‘Evo Triangle’
Average speed cameras have now been installed along the 20-mile stretch of roads known as the Evo Triangle.
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Insurers paid out £1m a day in vehicle theft payouts
A surge in vehicle thefts, including keyless car crime, has led to motor insurers paying out a record £1 million every day according to figures published by the Association of British Insurers.
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A rough month for drivers: petrol prices rise again
The average price of petrol rose for the second month in row with a litre going up by 2p in March to 122.58p, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.
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1 in 14 Cars have been clocked
As many as 1 in 14 cars have been clocked, costing motorists around £800 million every year, according to data experts HPI.
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EU Aims To Make Speed Limiters And Emergency Braking Systems Mandatory
The European Commission has revealed European Union institutions have reached a “provisional political agreement” on vehicle safety standards that will go into effect in 2022.
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Britain’s busiest speed camera Revealed
New figures have revealed a speed camera in Southampton, caught 51,049 drivers between 2015 and 2017.
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Car tax crackdown: DVLA clamp 9000 in a month
The DVLA has clamped nearly 9,000 vehicles since it launched a campaign to crack down on untaxed vehicles at the end of February.
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Severn Bridge travel to Wales rises after removal of tolls
Figures released by Highways England show that an increasing number of people are driving to Wales, with the M4 Severn crossing seeing a rise in use of more than 10% since tolls were abolished in December 2018.
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Young drivers’ lack of maintenance knowledge could cost
Young drivers’ lack of basic car maintenance knowledge is exposing them to the risk of fines and costly repair bills, according to new research.
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Government to clamp down on rogue parking firms
The Parking Act 2019 has now received Royal Assent and passed into law. As well as establishing a new single code of practice to ensure easier-to-understand regulations when it comes to private parking, the act should better enable motorists to challenge unfair tickets.
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70% of Drivers knowingly Speed
Following the recent release of a new Google Maps update that now alerts users when they’re approaching a speed camera, fixter surveyed 1,000 people across the country to find out what they think about speed limits.
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