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Public support for longer sentences for dangerous driving convictions

A Private Members’ Bill is urging politicians to extend the maximum sentence for dangerous driving. It follows former Prime Minister Theresa May ...Read More
It could soon be illegal to pick up your phone while driving

Drivers are technically only banned from making calls or texting while in charge of a vehicle – with pressure mounting for the law to be brought ...Read More
Calls for British Summer Time BST to be maintained all year round to save lives

Based on previous Government estimates that 80 lives a year could be saved by scrapping the October clock change, the UK could reduce the number of pe ...Read More
Plans to reuse batteries from electric vehicles

BMW and Mini UK have partnered with Off Grid Energy to create a sustainable second life solution for its electric car batteries. Off Grid Energy will ...Read More
UK regional leaders are urged to prepare for autonomous vehicles

Zenzic, the organisation created by Government and industry to champion a connected and self-driving environment in the UK, has called on regional lea ...Read More
New apps to improve motorway journeys for disabled people

Highways England is introducing two new resources to make it easier for disabled people to use England’s motorways and major A-roads. Disabled p ...Read More
The rules on using child car seats

Proper use of car safety seats helps keep children safe. But, because so many different seats are on the market, parents can find the choice overwhelm ...Read More
Car insurance could become a lot cheaper

Under new proposals by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), home and motor insurance customers should pay no more when renewing their policy than th ...Read More
Crackdown on unfair private parking tickets and rogue firms

Motorists will get a fairer deal when using private car parks under new government proposals being discussed to crack down on rogue firms. Unfa ...Read More
The UKs most scenic car journeys

September is the ideal month to get off the beaten track and experience one of the UK’s most scenic car journeys. From mountain valleys to pictu ...Read More