Halfords: 1.2M Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine Over Invalid MOTs
Halfords issues urgent warning as 1.2 million vehicles may be driven without valid MOT certificates, risking £1,000 fines and six penalty points on licences.
Category : Traffic Updates
Midlands Towns Face 12cm Snowfall Next Week
Weather forecasts predict significant snowfall across the Midlands, with Derbyshire towns like Derby and Matlock expected to receive up to 12cm from February 17th.
DVLA £1,000 Fine Alert for Medical Condition Reporting
UK motorists face £1,000 fines for not informing DVLA about medical conditions affecting driving ability, including eye issues and other notifiable health problems.
Bearwood High Street Closed, Bus Routes Diverted
West Midlands Police have closed Bearwood High Street in both directions due to an incident, causing major traffic disruption and bus diversions for routes 82 and 87.
Snowstorm to Hit Birmingham and Five Other UK Cities This Weekend
A significant snowstorm is predicted to impact six major UK cities, including Birmingham, starting on Valentine's Day. Weather maps show widespread snowfall across England, Wales, and Scotland, with intense rates in hilly areas.
UK Snow Alert: 55 Areas Including Midlands on Warning
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across 55 UK areas, with Staffordshire in the Midlands specifically named. Snow showers are forecast for Thursday, with further wintry conditions expected later in February.
Birmingham Forecast: 6.7cm Snow and Heavy Rain Next Week
Birmingham faces significant winter disruption with 6.7cm of snow and 15.5mm of rain forecast across multiple days next week, according to latest weather charts and Met Office warnings.
M6 Crash: Three HGVs Collide, Causing Severe Delays
A serious collision involving three heavy goods vehicles has closed multiple lanes on the M6 southbound, leading to severe delays and miles of congestion in the West Midlands.
Stafford Woman Admits Dangerous Driving After Crash
Paige Brookes, 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop for police after a high-speed incident in Stafford that ended with her car colliding with pedestrian railings.
MOT Alert: 1.2M UK Cars Unroadworthy, Gen Z Drivers High Risk
New data reveals over 1.2 million vehicles are driving without valid MOTs, with Gen Z motorists four times more likely to skip tests. Financial pressures and forgetfulness are key factors.
New 'Two-Strike' Driving Test Rules Start March 31
Learner drivers face a two-change limit on test bookings from March 31, with restrictions preventing moves between geographical areas, aiming to reduce system backlog.
Grealish Fined £1,000 Over Lamborghini Red Light
Footballer Jack Grealish has been convicted and fined after his £210,000 Lamborghini was caught running a red light in Liverpool, with the case focusing on his failure to identify the driver.
Weekend Snow Forecast for West Midlands
Snow is predicted to fall in parts of the West Midlands this weekend, with Netweather indicating a high risk early Sunday morning and the Met Office warning of wintry conditions from Friday.
Grealish Fined £1,000 for Lamborghini Red Light Run
England footballer Jack Grealish has been convicted and fined over £1,000 after his £210,000 Lamborghini was caught running a red light in Liverpool last September.
Midlands Snow Warning: Up to 4 Inches Forecast This Weekend
Weather maps indicate widespread snow across the Midlands on Sunday, with cities including Birmingham and Nottingham preparing for wintry conditions and potential travel disruption.
Blizzard Forecast for Birmingham and West Midlands
New weather maps predict a 662-mile blizzard system hitting Birmingham and the West Midlands, with snow and rain expected across the UK until Friday morning.
Snow Forecast for Birmingham and West Midlands This Week
Netweather predicts a 95% chance of snowfall in Birmingham on Saturday, February 14, between 6am and 9am. The Met Office forecasts a colder, drier weekend ahead.
Headlight Glare Crisis: Calls for New Road Laws
New RAC survey reveals over half of UK drivers report worsening headlight glare, with millions affected and younger motorists reducing night-time travel.
Dashcam Reports Hit Record High in 2025
Police received over 60,000 dashcam submissions last year, with the West Midlands leading the UK. The system saves officer time and sees 70% action rate.
UK Faces 600-Mile Snow Wall, Four Counties Spared
New weather data reveals a 600-mile snow wall will blanket most of the UK, with only Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and parts of Wales and Northern Ireland escaping significant snowfall.
New £455 Charge Announced for EV Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms new pay-per-mile tax and vehicle excise duty for electric and plug-in hybrid car owners, set to take effect from 2028.
Six Counties Escape Snow as West Midlands Prepares for Winter
A major snow event is forecast to blanket 42 English counties this weekend, with six southeastern counties set to escape the worst of the winter weather.
M6 Traffic Chaos After Two Separate Crashes
Two separate collisions on the M6 motorway near Birmingham caused severe rush-hour delays, with one southbound section blocked and emergency services on scene.
MOT Failure: Top Cars and Common Reasons Revealed
New DVSA data analysis shows nearly a third of vehicles fail first MOT tests, with Peugeot and Citroën models most at risk. Learn the top failure reasons and simple pre-check tips.
Midlands Snow Forecast: 2.6cm Expected with Hourly Arrival Times
Weather maps reveal a 522-mile snow wall will hit Britain on Sunday, with Midlands towns facing up to 2.6cm accumulation. Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke among areas affected.
Birmingham Driver Jailed for Fireworks Chase
Ahmed Kadoora from Sutton Coldfield launched fireworks from his car window during a high-speed police pursuit reaching 140mph in Cardiff, resulting in an eight-month prison sentence.
M6 Driver Lied to Police, Found Disqualified
A driver on the M6 motorway was stopped by Staffordshire Police for a damaged bumper, then attempted to hide his identity before being exposed as disqualified.
LED Headlight Glare Sparks Major Road Safety Concerns
A new RAC survey reveals over half of motorists report worsening headlight glare, with many feeling less safe at night. Calls grow for government action.
Diesel Tax Hits 86p/Litre as New EV Charge Announced
UK diesel drivers could pay 86p per litre in tax alone under current rates, while electric vehicles face new 3p per mile charges from 2028 under Labour's eVED system.
M6 Birmingham Closure Extended Due to Overrunning Roadworks
Planned resurfacing works on the M6 northbound in Birmingham have overrun, forcing an extended closure between junctions five and six, causing significant rush hour delays.
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