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Car game 'I Spy' could land you a £1,000 fine

Motorists are being warned that a seemingly harmless car game like 'I Spy' could be classified as a driving offence, leading to severe penalties under 'careless driving' laws.

Drivers risk £80 fines for breaking Highway Code Rule 232

Millions of UK drivers are unaware of a specific Highway Code rule that could land them with an £80 fine and penalty points. Rule 232, concerning wet weather driving, is being enforced by police using new technology.

79-Metre Sinkhole Forces Emergency UK Road Closure

A massive 79-metre-long sinkhole has suddenly opened up on the A1101 in Cambridgeshire, prompting an immediate and indefinite road closure. Motorists are being urgently diverted as safety concerns mount.

Vigilante paints St George's Crosses on potholes in protest

A frustrated resident has taken road repairs into their own hands, spray-painting massive St George's Cross flags around potholes to shame the council into action. The bold protest highlights the UK's growing pothole crisis.

UK to trial 93mph speed limits on motorways

The UK government is considering a radical new road safety trial that could see speed limits on certain motorways raised to a blistering 93mph (150km/h). Discover the potential risks, rewards, and the smart technology that will make it possible.

Child Fights for Life After Suspected Drink-Driver Crash

A young child is in a critical condition and a woman seriously injured after a two-car collision in Sheffield, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man on suspicion of drink-driving. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Prince of Wales Road.

Afghanistan Bus Crash Kills At Least 78

A catastrophic bus collision in western Afghanistan has resulted in at least 78 fatalities. The devastating incident, one of the deadliest road accidents in the country's recent history, occurred in Zabul province, highlighting urgent road safety concerns

UK's Top 10 Scenic Drives Revealed - Is Yours Listed?

Discover the UK's top 10 most breathtaking scenic drives, from the epic North Coast 500 in Scotland to the rugged Atlantic Highway in Cornwall. Plan your next unforgettable road trip with our essential guide.

Brit tourist faces decade in Thai jail after fatal crash

A British holidaymaker's reckless 'wheelie' on a rented scooter in Phuket ended in tragedy, causing a fatal collision that sparked a mass street fight and now threatens him with a 10-year jail sentence under Thailand's stringent legal system.

SNP spends £520m on 11 miles of 'killer' A9 road

Critics slam the SNP for allocating £520 million to dual a mere 11-mile stretch of the notorious A9, branded a 'killer road', while other critical infrastructure projects remain underfunded.

Loud car music could land £5k fine in UK

Playing music too loudly in your car isn’t just annoying – it could land you a hefty fine under UK road laws. Experts reveal the surprising risks.

'Killer kerb' wreaks havoc on UK roads

A notorious 'killer kerb' has sparked fury after causing extensive damage to vehicles, with repair costs running into thousands. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the hazardous road feature.

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