Gwent Police Cracks Down on Illegal Car Meets and Dangerous Driving
Gwent Police are taking a firm stance against illegal car meets and dangerous driving, with their operation, “Operation Wheeler,” leading to multiple arrests and convictions.
Speed cameras locations in South Wales in December 2023
Motorists have been given a “grace period” of three months to get used to the new 20mph speed limit on residential roads but that is set to end on December 17, 2023,
Car thefts on the rise – but police only investigate 1 in 4 crimes
Shocking new statistics have been released that show that police across England and Wales are only investigating less than one in four car thefts.
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Gwent police force spends almost £40,000 on tuk-tuks
The tuk-tuks were bought for £9,936 each, or a total of £39,744, according to a BBC Wales Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
BWM Driver sentenced after performing doughnuts ‘with a person on the roof’
Wiltshire Police has released drone footage of a man performing doughnuts in his car – while a person was on the roof.
More than half a million uninsured cars seized since 2018
AA Insurance submitted a Freedom of Information request to all 46 police forces across the UK and found that 542,370 vehicles have been taken away from drivers for not having insurance since 2018.
Police publish footage from triple road tragedy – and issue fresh plea to drivers over mobile phones
This might be hard to watch, but we have worked with the families of those who died to reiterate a simple message:
Don’t use your phone at the wheel.
Priti Patel ‘urges police to use new powers against fuel duty protesters’
The new measures to tackle non-violent demonstrations that have a significant disruptive impact on the public came into effect on June 28 as part of changes to the law.
Failure to reduce road deaths linked to police cuts
There has been a 15% fall in how many officers are tasked with enforcing road laws full-time since 2016, according to figures obtained by BBC Panorama.
Majority of drivers don’t know how much alcohol will tip them over the drink-drive limit
In a survey of 1,000 motorists who were asked what the legal limit was, the average answer was 52 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. However, the actual limit is just 35.
Formula 1 fans told to enjoy Silverstone Grand Prix events from home
As Silverstone gears up to play its part in a unique season of F1 racing, fans are urged to enjoy the spectacle from the comfort of their own homes as plans get underway to hold two Formula 1 races at the Northamptonshire venue behind closed doors.
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Drink-drive crashes on the increase as roadside testing is halved in 10 years
The number of crashes on UK roads involving a drink-driver has increased 4%, according to the latest official data.
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Learner Driver Leads Police On 137 MPH Chase
A learner driver has been banned from driving for 3 years & jailed for 8 months after leading police on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 137 mph.
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Roads policing review to improve safety
A first-of-its-kind joint review into roads policing and traffic enforcement will be launched later this year, in a bid to improve road safety.
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Drivers on smart motorways who ignore signs will be punished
Drivers on smart motorways across the country will be subject to new rules which could see them face new fines and penalty points.
Motorists warning ahead of summer Drink-drive crackdown
Motorists are being issued with a drink-drive warning as police gear up for their annual summer crackdown.
German Driver Spared Speeding Fine Thanks to Holy Spirit Intervention
A driver zooming down a road in Viersen, Germany, caught an unexpected break when a speed cameras snapped his photo and his face wasn’t visible in it.
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.
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.
Middle-lane hogger filmed by police for three miles
A driver has been caught on police dashcam hogging the middle lane of a motorway for three miles.