Drivers

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

“Dangerous” colourful school road markings.

Watch: Parents say colourful school road markings are “dangerous”

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Traffic and travel news.

Road closures: almost two dozen for Leighton Buzzard drivers

File photo of a road closed sign.

More than a dozen road closures over the next fortnight

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

Traffic and travel news.

Road closures: more than a dozen for Leighton Buzzard drivers

Cathal Clark has now been forced to retire due to the financial demands of karting.

Karter 'devastated' after being forced to retire

A driver pumps fuel at an Esso Tesco petrol station in 2022 (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of fuel duty hike in coming budget - what could change

Traffic and travel news.

Road closures: more than a dozen for Leighton Buzzard drivers

Drivers in and around Leighton Buzzard will have 17 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

File image of a road closed sign

16 major road closures for drivers to watch out for over the next two weeks

File photo of a road closed sign

Road closures: a dozen for Central Bedfordshire drivers over the next fortnight

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

BMW driver filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.

'Idiot' BMW driver inhales from 'hippy crack balloon' on M6

Drivers told to expect significant delays due to road closures over the next fortnight

Drivers warned to expect delays on A5 and A1 due to road closures

The Ford logo is shown on the wheel of a car. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

Traffic and travel news.

Road closures: almost two dozen for Leighton Buzzard drivers

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Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Medical conditions you must declare to DVLA or risk huge fine

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

We test a cheap way to add Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to any car

Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl in Paignton, Devon.

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

Distracted drivers caught using phones could be fined up to £1,000 🚨

Matthew Mohan-Hickson

The latest road closures around Leighton Buzzard

Drivers around Leighton Buzzard face roadwork delays along A5

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Drivers warned 'mandatory' new rule will change 'the way we drive'

An England flag to support the English team for the 2006 World Cup in Germany on a car (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

I'm an insurance expert - England fans should watch out for this fine

Travel experts have shared six German laws holidaymakers need to be aware of if they are travelling to the country for the Euros 2024 football tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)

Germany travel warning ahead of Euros

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

The closures impacting drivers this week

Leighton Buzzard drivers can expect delays on the A5 for roadworks

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

Watch: Runaway rhea causes havoc as it sprints through UK village

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

Watch: My child died in crash... the driver had just passed their test

Road rage driver jumps out of car to confront motorist

Watch: Road rage driver confronts motorist in dashcam footage

HS2 money is being used to fix potholes in Central Bedfordshire - submitted picture

Leighton bypass potholes to be repaired with HS2 funding

The road closures in and around Leighton Buzzard this week

Drivers warned of delays on the A5 in latest roadworks around Leighton Buzzard

A car ignoring the signals and crossing the other side of the road to quickly dodge the closing barriers (Langley Green level crossing, West Midlands).

Watch: Dangerous driver speeds through level crossing barriers

An impatient driver races his car over the train tracks through a level crossing barrier as it shuts.

Lucinda Herbert

The wiggly road markings on the seafront in Clevedon, Somerset.

Britain's ‘most bonkers' road markings to be scrapped

The club will be running for three years

Electric car club sets up in Leighton Buzzard and Houghton Regis

Terri-Ann Marshall was killed in a fatal collision by two drivers 'racing' each other.

Reckless drivers killed mum while 'racing' at speeds of up to 100mph

A goat is pictured between junction 12 or 13 of the M5 on March 25. Three of the animals ran onto the carriageway and blocked traffic.

Watch: Escaped goat caught by officers after blocking M5 traffic

The scene of the chase before a fatal collision.

Watch: Stolen car chase through maize field ends in fatal crash

Police released footage showing a string of heart-stopping near-misses on the roads of Staffordshire.

Reckless drivers caught on camera: watch these terrifying near-misses

Top celeb motorists which can help in case of a vehicle breakdown

Twenty site across the borough are trialling the scheme

Electric charge scheme for motorists trialled in Central Bedfordshire

Lewis’ company, Money Saving Expert, have issued the advice following the rise in costs of driving.

Experts issue hack on how to save money on breakdown cover

The A5 and M1 will be affected - stock picture

Leighton Buzzard drivers face delays heading to the M1