Parking bans on 81 Leicester roads for gully works
Leicester City Council introduces parking restrictions on 81 residential roads for gully clearance, starting with four streets in Spinney Hills this week.
Category : Traffic Updates
DVSA confirms MOT photo change but obeying it will be 'optional'
DVSA has confirmed MOT centres must take a photo of vehicles from August, but uploading is optional for now. Around 2,500 garages affected. Trials involving 311 garages were successful.
M6 M42 Drivers Fined for Ignoring Variable Speed Limits
Drivers on West Midlands motorways face fines and penalty points for exceeding variable speed limits below 60mph on M6 and M42, including HS2 works zones.
84% of drivers who ignore sat-nav arrive earlier, RAC study finds
A new RAC study of 1,601 motorists finds 84% who ignore sat-nav directions arrive earlier than estimated, while 11% were directed the wrong way down one-way streets.
Heathrow flooding: road closures hit Terminals 2 and 3
Flooding at Heathrow has closed roads to Terminals 2 and 3 on Saturday, urging passengers to use rail services and allow extra time.
DVSA MOT rule change: photos now mandatory for every car
DVSA's new 'Photos at Test' scheme, rolled out from 3 August, requires technicians to photograph every car during MOT tests to combat fraud. Drivers are urged to check their MOT history and be wary of guaranteed passes.
Birmingham road closures for European Athletics Championships weekend
Major road closures in Birmingham city centre and Jewellery Quarter for European Athletics Championships marathon and race walks this weekend, with some roads shut over 50 hours and car fines warned.
120mph+ speeds recorded on West Midlands motorways
New police data reveals drivers repeatedly exceeded 120mph on West Midlands motorways, with the fastest at 137mph on the M6. Top 10 speeds all on motorways.
Birmingham heatwave ends at 7pm today as temps drop
Birmingham's heatwave officially ends at 7pm today (August 14) as temperatures fall below 26C. After reaching 36C yesterday, the weekend will be cooler, with highs of 23-24C.
Drink-Drive Limit Slashed to 22 in England and Wales
The Government's new road safety strategy proposes cutting the drink-drive limit from 35 to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland, with one drink potentially over the limit.
Brentwood Road Closures: Ingatestone, Mountnessing, Little Warley
Essex County Council has issued temporary traffic orders for closures in Brentwood, including Ingatestone, Mountnessing, and Little Warley, starting August 2026. Works include water connections, duct laying, and chamber construction, with diversions in pl
Cambridge junction safety measures proposed
Cambridgeshire County Council proposes a raised table at Sedley Taylor Road/Long Road junction and a parallel crossing on Long Road near Robinson Way. Consultation open until September 2, 2026.
Birmingham road closures for European Athletics Championships (14.08.2026)
Major roads including Colmore Row, Suffolk Street Queensway and Great Charles Queensway will close as the European Athletics Championships come to Birmingham from tonight until Sunday evening.
Burnham urged to cap petrol and diesel cars at 50mph
Labour pressure group Compass urges PM Andy Burnham to cap all petrol and diesel cars at 50mph in first 100 days, sparking Tory criticism.
M6 northbound closed near Birmingham due to fire smoke
The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 5 and 6 near Birmingham due to an off-network fire, with thick smoke blowing across the carriageway causing hazardous conditions.
DWP to decide on Universal Credit restriction for under-22s
The DWP is set to decide in September on restricting Universal Credit's health element for claimants under 22, following consultation and a pending report.
Burnham government considers headlight changes after complaints
The Andy Burnham government is considering changes to headlights as drivers continue to complain about glare. Research found over half of 1,800 UK drivers have reduced night driving due to glare.
Birmingham travel disruption LIVE as 36C heat hits
An amber extreme heat warning is in place across the West Midlands today, with Birmingham expecting 36C. Transport for West Midlands warns of significant disruption on roads and trains.
Thorns Road average speed cameras approved for 2027
Dudley Council has approved average speed cameras for Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, after campaigns following a fatal hit-and-run. Installation is set for March 2027, with similar cameras already cutting collisions elsewhere.
Burnham rules out over-70 driving test change
Andy Burnham's government has ruled out making drivers over 70 retake driving tests, after viral Facebook posts misinterpreted the Road Safety Strategy, which proposes mandatory eyesight checks instead.
Porsche driver dies in crash with tractor in Shropshire
A man in his 30s died after his Porsche Taycan collided with a tractor on the A41 Newport bypass near Pickmere roundabout. Police arrest a 30-year-old on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and appeal for dashcam footage.
Petrol prices hit 33-day high as Iran war impact continues
Petrol prices in England have risen for 33 consecutive days, reaching 161.66p per litre, with diesel up 17p in a month, according to RAC figures.
50-Minute Delays After Car Overturns on M42
A car overturned on the M42 in the West Midlands caused 50-minute delays and lane closures, with traffic queuing for miles. Emergency services attended the scene.
Heatwave: TfWM warns of significant travel disruption
Transport for West Midlands warns of significant travel disruption due to a heatwave, with Birmingham set to hit 38C. Advice includes checking journeys, carrying water, and avoiding peak heat.
Burnham confirms £250 energy bill discounts for homes near pylons
Households within 500 metres of new grid infrastructure will receive £250 off annual energy bills under a scheme confirmed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as part of over 40 grid upgrade projects.
Drought reveals lost village of Nether Hambleton
Falling water levels at Rutland Water have uncovered ruins of Nether Hambleton, a village flooded in the 1970s to create the reservoir, as drought conditions worsen across England.
West Midlands fires: Crews tackle blazes across region
Around 40 firefighters tackle a large grass fire in Brownhills, with more blazes in Kings Norton, Tipton, and Coventry as hot weather persists.
McLaren owner stopped by police over plates and tyres
A £100k McLaren was pulled over in Staffordshire due to misrepresented plates and dangerously low tyre tread, leading to a prohibition notice.
Government Considers Tougher Number Plate Penalties
Drivers face penalty points and larger fines for number plate offences as Andy Burnham's Government considers tougher penalties after a surge in ghost plate incidents.
New MOT rules: penalty points and car seizure proposed
New MOT rules could lead to penalty points and roadside vehicle seizure. The government consultation ended May 16, with results due August 16.
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