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'Dazzling headlights' to be tackled by Government in major changes to UK roads
Motoring News
One survey showed 89 per cent of drivers think at least some car headlights are "too bright"
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Drivers warned one odour in your vehicle could signal 'potentially deadly' issue
Motoring News
Motorists are being urged to take action if they notice a certain smell in their vehicle, as it could be a sign of a potentially fatal issue that you won't want to ignore
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Motorist jokes about way to avoid speeding tickets but people aren't impressed
Dangerous driving
A woman has shared a humorous 'hack' to avoid getting a speeding ticket, but some people have been left fuming over the 'dangerous' advice as the scolded the motorist over her joke
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Five common health conditions drivers must tell DVLA about or risk £1,000 fine
Health
Drivers could be prosecuted for not informing the DVLA about changes to their health if they get into an accident
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Renfrewshire banned driver escapes jail after driving three times over two days
Paisley Sheriff Court
Alison Gibson got behind the wheel on three separate occasions despite already being a disqualified driver
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Fake Scots TikTok lawyer behind bars over road crash death of pensioner
Courts
Leigh Sutherland, who often posed as a road traffic lawyer on TikTok, killed Margaret Allan in Cumbernauld in 2023.
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Man caught with cannabis and knife twice allowed to become private hire driver in Glasgow
Glasgow
Police Scotland initially objected to the application due to the offences.
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Drug driver on M8 jailed after causing 134mph crash which injured two cops
Dangerous driving
Dylan Hood walked away from the scene and changed his clothes before being arrested outside a pub.
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Anyone who drives a car issued alert over headlights and indicators
Motoring News
You may not realise you are breaking the Highway Code due to these issues
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Drink driver who caused promising teen footballer to lose legs in horror crash detained
Drink-driving
Adam Golebiewski, 18, from Banff, suffered life-changing injuries in the collision in September last year.
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Brits warned light rule could see them fined £50 ahead of Storm Amy
Weather
You should make sure you are aware of fog light rules under the Highway Code.
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Teen arrested after boy dies from being 'thrown from playground roundabout'
Teenagers
Police have launched an investigation into the tragedy.
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Brits warned of 3 laws that could see them fined £5,000 and banned from driving
Motoring News
Many people will be people across the country will be getting ready to go back to work after their summer break- but there are some rules you need to be aware of
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Motorists that play popular car game risk £5k fine and penalty points
Dangerous driving
A survey has revealed most popular car games among drivers and passengers, but motorists are being warned not to get too engrossed in the activity otherwise they risk a fine and penalty points on their driver's licence
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Widower tells of heartache after wife dies in car crash on deadly Scots road
Car crashes
Katie Strong was on an Outlander pilgrimage with her family.
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Fuel pay at pump scam warning issued as experts reveal 'almost undetectable' trap
Motoring News
Experts are warning that fraudsters are placing sophisticated skimming devices at petrol and diesel fuel pumps
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Avoid hitting your tyre into kerb with driving expert's easy two-step method
Dangerous driving
Whether you've been driving for a few months or years, getting out of a parking spot isn't always an easy task. Now here's a simple trick to help you master it every time
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Car owners warned over common reason for getting penalty points
DVLA
If you rack up 12 in a three-year period, you may be banned from driving for a period of time
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Driver who rammed police car so badly it couldn't be driven is jailed and banned from road for nine years
Dangerous driving
Andrew Ingram, 41, had taken the Ford Mondeo from his partner's home and sped off despite being banned from driving.
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What you should do if someone parks on your driveway - and options for towing
Traffic
Although it may be difficult, property owners are usually encouraged to resolve these situations tactfully
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Common traffic jam habit could land drivers £200 fine and 6 points
Dangerous driving
If taken to court you could actually be fined as much as £1,000
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Young driver given eight-year ban after his female passenger cheated death in 'horrendous' high-speed crash
Dangerous driving
Jonathan Hicks, 21, was doing 76mph in a built-up area when he lost control of his high-performance car which hit a wall before rebounding across the road.
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Drivers warned of £5,000 fine if they don't have 'spare' item in glovebox
Motoring News
It's essential that they are deemed legal and that you have them in your car to use when needed, say experts
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Driver caught doing 'record' speed on Germany's autobahn at 124mph over the limit
Motoring News
The motorist was snared by police on a stretch of the road with a 75mph limit and was doing almost three times that speed
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