Motoring Law News Roundup
Speeding Fines Reach a Four-Year High Across the UK
New data obtained through a Freedom of Information request has revealed a significant rise in the number of speeding fines being issued across the United Kingdom, with figures now at their highest level in four years. The FOI request was submitted by road technology...
Nearly Half of UK Councils Set to Offer Cross-Pavement EV Charging by the End of 2026
Electric vehicle owners without off-street parking could soon have access to a practical home-charging solution, as new research reveals that almost half of local councils in Great Britain plan to offer cross-pavement charging by the end of this year. A Freedom of...
More Than 12,000 Drivers Caught Drug Driving Three or More Times in Eleven Years
New analysis of DVLA data has revealed the alarming scale of repeat drug driving offending in the United Kingdom, with more than 12,300 motorists accumulating three or more drug driving convictions over the past eleven years. The figures, obtained by the RAC through a...
World-First Nitrous Oxide Breathalyser to Be Trialled by UK Police Forces
Two police forces in the south of England are to trial a groundbreaking new device capable of detecting nitrous oxide in a driver's breath, in what is believed to be a world first in tackling drug driving. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley...
QR Code Parking Scams Surge by Over 1,300% Across the UK
Drivers across the United Kingdom are being warned about a sharp rise in fraudulent QR codes being placed on car park payment machines, with new research indicating that incidents have increased by more than 1,300% over the past three years. QR codes, read by a...
DVLA Revokes 32,000 Licences Over Eyesight Failures As 20,000 Over-70s Affected
Thousands of motorists have had their driving licences revoked in recent years after failing to meet the legal eyesight standard, according to new data obtained from the DVLA. Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act show that 32,000 licences have been...
Illegal E-Bikes on Britain’s Roads: The Loophole the Law Has Yet to Close
Illegal e-bikes capable of reaching speeds of up to 50mph have become an increasingly visible and dangerous presence on Britain's roads. Weaving through pedestrians, running red lights, and far exceeding the legal speed limit, these vehicles are presenting a growing...
E-Scooter Regulation in the UK: Is the Government Stifling Innovation and Safety?
The future of e-scooters on Britain's streets remains uncertain, as industry leaders warn that the Government's prolonged hesitation over permanent regulation is driving away investment, delaying safety improvements, and threatening the viability of shared...
Motoring Offences Hit Record High As Warnings Issued Over ‘Normalised’ Dangerous Driving
Motoring offences across England and Wales have reached their highest recorded level, prompting renewed warnings from road safety groups that dangerous driving behaviour risks becoming normalised. Latest Home Office figures show that 2.93 million offences were...
Private Parking Firms Issue 76 Million Tickets As Calls Grow For Reform Of ‘Broken’ System
Private parking companies have issued an estimated 76 million tickets to motorists over the past seven years, according to new analysis which has prompted renewed calls for reform of the sector. The figures, compiled by the RAC Foundation, are based on data showing...
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