A journalist's experience of being pulled over for driving too slowly on a dark, rainy night leads to a reflection on the vital role of police in keeping roads safe, especially during the festive season.
New data reveals Birmingham drivers wasted 57 hours in traffic this year, a 6% rise. The city ranks in the UK's top five for congestion. Discover the worst routes and the national cost.
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Police are urgently seeking the driver of a small white vehicle who may have witnessed a fatal collision on Whitchurch Road, Shrewsbury, which claimed the life of an 83-year-old man.
A teenage girl has died after a minibus carrying nine teenagers collided with a car in Tadcaster. Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman and are appealing for witnesses.
A man in his 60s is in a stable condition after being struck by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious incident.
Road deaths in Solihull show a downward trend, but new data reveals the borough is unlikely to meet its 2030 road safety target. Discover the latest figures and accident hotspots.
West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Call 101 with information.
A 78-year-old woman died after being hit by a car outside The Bull Inn in Worcester. A 33-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
A woman has died after a collision with a car on Droitwich Road, Worcester. Emergency services attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car flipped onto its roof on Farren Road, Northfield. The road was closed for hours.
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
Nearly half of UK drivers don't know they must report hitting goats to police within 24 hours. Discover which animal collisions require immediate police notification under Highway Code Rule 286.
A man in his 70s has died following a collision with a black Audi A1 in a Telford car park. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.
Heartfelt tributes paid to Dorothy Costas, 70, who died with two others in a collision with a cement mixer on the A4103 in Bransford. Read the family's moving words.
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
A serious road traffic collision involving a bus, truck, and car in Co Meath has left multiple people feared dead. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces a permanent, three-year Road Victim Support Service following a successful pilot. The initiative provides emotional and practical aid to those affected by traffic collisions.
An elderly man has died after being hit by an Audi TT on Whitchurch Road in Shrewsbury. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The M5 northbound was shut for nearly four hours between J14 and J13 following a serious single-vehicle collision. Drivers faced major delays on Sunday morning.
An elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a black Audi TT on Whitchurch Road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Islington Council's new 10mph limit on a key road between Angel Station and Smithfield Market is branded 'ridiculous' by motorists and blamed for a 25% drop in trade. Discover the full story.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to find driver after a collision in Edgbaston left a motorbike rider with serious leg injuries. Can you help? Call 101.
A five-vehicle collision shut Chester Road near Spitfire Island during rush hour, causing major traffic delays. Police confirm no serious injuries. Allow extra travel time.
A woman was injured and taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the Soho Road and Murdock Road junction in Birmingham. Bus diversions are in place.