Two Counties Dodge -12C Snow as Birmingham Faces Freeze
New weather maps reveal Devon and Cornwall will avoid the worst of a -12C snowstorm hitting the UK this month, while Birmingham prepares for significant snowfall.
Category : Traffic Updates
DVLA Plate Change March 2026: £1,000 Fine Warning
New '26' number plates launch on March 1, 2026, with strict DVLA regulations. Non-compliant plates risk £1,000 fines as government cracks down on illegal registrations.
Drivers Stranded in Floodwater at Two Midlands Locations
Two separate incidents saw drivers stranded in floodwater in Lichfield and Stretton over the weekend, prompting safety warnings from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Car Crashes Into House in Kingstanding, Three Injured
A woman and two boys were taken to hospital after a car collided with a van before ploughing into a residential property in Kingstanding, Birmingham, on Monday morning.
Fatal A19 Crash in Stockton Claims Pedestrian's Life
A 50-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle on the A19 dual carriageway in Stockton. Police are investigating and the road remains closed with diversions in place.
UK Snow Forecast: 90% of Nation to Be Hit in 24-Hour Blizzard
Weather maps forecast 90% of the UK will be blanketed in snow over 24 hours from February 14, with only limited coastal and southern areas escaping the wintry blast.
EV Drivers Hit with £455 New Annual Charge
UK electric vehicle owners will see running costs rise by up to £455 annually from 2028 under new pay-per-mile tax and increased vehicle excise duty announced by the government.
Petition: 50% Car Tax Cut for 20-39 Year Old Vehicles
A parliamentary petition urges the Labour government to halve Vehicle Excise Duty for cars aged 20-39 years, arguing it would reduce waste and support heritage motoring.
Plymouth Overnight Road Closures for Manadon Works
Plymouth City Council has issued a temporary driving prohibition order for ground investigations around Manadon Roundabout, with phased overnight closures scheduled from February 16 to 26, 2026.
Graduated Driving Licence Update for Young Drivers
The Labour government announces consultations for Graduated Driving Licences in England and Wales, following Northern Ireland's implementation, aiming to enhance road safety for new drivers aged 17-23.
Baby on Board Signs: UK Drivers Divided Over Meaning
A social media debate has erupted over the true purpose of Baby on Board car signs, with drivers and emergency services offering conflicting interpretations about their function on UK roads.
DVSA Driving Test Rule Change Sparks Rush from March 31
New DVSA driving test regulations effective March 31, 2026, will limit changes to bookings, potentially increasing demand for tests in personal vehicles according to insurance experts.
Birmingham Snow and Rain Forecast: Wintry Deluge Expected
Birmingham faces a cold, wet week with snowfall predicted for Friday and heavy rain expected over the weekend, according to weather maps and Met Office forecasts.
UK Car Recall: 392 Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Stellantis recalls 392 UK vehicles including Citroen, Peugeot, Jeep, Vauxhall and Fiat models due to dangerous fuel pipe fault that could cause fires. Full list of affected cars.
Fuel Finder Scheme Cuts £40 from Annual Fuel Costs
A new government initiative called Fuel Finder provides real-time petrol price comparisons nationwide, helping households save around £40 per year on fuel expenses.
Six Counties to Escape UK Snow Bomb This Month
Weather maps show six counties in England will avoid heavy snowfall expected to blanket most of the UK later this month, with the south-west region largely spared.
Lorry Hits Bridge, Blocks Great Bridge Road, Disrupts Metro
A lorry collision with a bridge on Great Bridge Road has blocked traffic in both directions and disrupted West Midlands Metro services between Bradley Lane and Wednesbury Parkway.
3-Minute Windscreen Rule or £100 Fine Warning
Motorists must clear frosty windscreens within three minutes using proper heating techniques to avoid £100 fines and penalty points, as icy conditions pose safety risks.
Two Injured in Wednesbury Crash, Police Tape Off Road
A road in Wednesbury was sealed off by police following a collision between a van and car. One man was hospitalised while another received on-site treatment from paramedics.
Cycling UK Calls for Highway Code Campaign as Rules Ignored
Cycling UK urges government to fund new awareness campaign as drivers continue to ignore updated Highway Code rules designed to protect vulnerable road users.
Midlands Snow Alert: 500-Mile Winter Bomb Approaches
Weather maps reveal a significant 500-mile snow system targeting the UK, with multiple Midlands towns expected to face heavy snowfall from Friday through next week.
Speed Cameras and Pavement Parking Crackdown in West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority announces new road safety measures including average speed cameras, red light cameras, and pavement parking enforcement to reduce collisions.
Driving Instructor's Fuel-Saving Tip Cuts Costs by 15%
Annie Winterbourn, a former driving instructor, explains how smoother acceleration and braking can significantly reduce fuel consumption, with the RAC supporting this advice for more economical driving.
A40 Westway Shut for Month from March 20
Transport for London confirms the A40 Westway will close for essential safety renewal work from March 20 to late April, affecting 100,000 daily drivers and 33 bus routes.
UK's Biggest Motoring Law Changes in Decades Proposed
The UK Government has unveiled a major road safety strategy, proposing radical changes including a lower drink-drive limit, stricter eyesight tests for over-70s, and a widespread pavement parking ban across England.
UK Drivers Await Fuel Finder Impact from New Rules
Motorists face an anxious wait as the new Fuel Finder scheme launches across UK forecourts, promising transparency but not immediate price cuts.
Petrol Car Drivers Face 18p Per Mile Charges
New analysis reveals petrol car drivers face fuel costs up to 18p per mile, with larger engine vehicles over 2000cc costing significantly more to run than smaller models.
Diesel Drivers Hit by 16p Per Mile Charges
New analysis reveals diesel drivers in England are paying up to 16p per mile for fuel, significantly more than electric vehicle running costs, with variations based on engine size and driving habits.
Lorry Driver Caught Twice on Phone by Police in Unmarked Cab
A dangerous lorry driver was caught twice using his mobile phone at the wheel during a police operation using an unmarked lorry cab on the A38 in the Midlands.
Older Drivers Hit by Triple Tax Changes in April
Older drivers will face three major Vehicle Excise Duty increases from April 2026, including higher rates for pre-2001 cars, luxury vehicle surcharges, and new fees for electric vehicles.
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