42 killed by drivers using mobile phones last year
Shocking new figures show a record 42 people died in accidents caused by drivers distracted by mobile phones. Campaigners demand it becomes 'culturally unacceptable'. Read the full report.
Category : Search result: death by dangerous driving
Lib Dems Demand Probe into Driving Test Touting Scandal
Ministers urged to investigate claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, exploiting learners and worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Lib Dems call for probe into driving test touting claims
MPs demand investigation into claims touts pay driving instructors for login details to block-book tests, worsening the 642,000-strong backlog. Read the full story.
Driver jailed for 9 years after fatal cyclist crash
Matthew Marston sentenced to nine years for dangerous driving causing the death of cyclist Aran Potkin on the A31 in Farnham. Read the full report on this tragic case.
Drivers jailed for fatal 111mph race on A70 near Ayr
Two drivers have been convicted after a high-speed race at 111mph led to a fatal crash, killing Shona McKinlay. Read the full court details and family's reaction.
Two women killed, boy injured in Derbyshire crash
Two women died and a nine-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries in a Derbyshire car crash. An 18-year-old man has been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two women dead, boy injured in Derbyshire crash
Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, died in a Derbyshire collision. A nine-year-old boy suffered life-changing injuries. An 18-year-old man was arrested.
Three sleep conditions risk £1000 DVLA fine
Drivers with specific sleep disorders like sleep apnoea or narcolepsy must inform the DVLA or face a £1000 fine and prosecution. Check if you are affected.
Driver charged over death of Ethan Powell in Wales
A 41-year-old man faces multiple charges after Ethan Powell, 20, was found dead next to his overturned quad bike on the A465 in south Wales. Read the full story.
Driver jailed for killing girl, 7, in dangerous overtake
A devastated mother's world was destroyed after her seven-year-old daughter was killed by an impatient delivery driver. Read the full story of the tragic Lincolnshire crash.
Two women killed, boy critical in Derbyshire crash
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after two women died and a nine-year-old boy was left fighting for his life following a collision in Pleasley. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two women killed in Nottinghamshire border car crash
Two women in their 20s died and a child suffered life-changing injuries in a horrific car crash on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border. Police are appealing for witnesses. Contact them with information.
Two women killed in Nottinghamshire car crash
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a fatal car crash on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border left two women dead and a 9-year-old boy with life-changing injuries.
Teen driver bailed over fatal crash killing pregnant woman
Aaron Papazoglu, 19, released on bail after fatal Sydney crash that killed 33-year-old Samanvitha Dhareshwar and her unborn child. Case continues in January.
Ghetts charged with new motoring offences in fatal crash
Rapper Ghetts faces additional dangerous driving charges after allegedly killing Nepalese student Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford hit-and-run. Read the latest court developments.
Drivers with poor eyesight warned to never do this
An optometrist issues a stark warning to UK drivers with vision problems. New survey reveals shocking stats on driving with poor eyesight, especially in winter. Find out the one thing you must avoid.
UK Driving Test Changes Start November 24 2025
Major changes to the UK driving test begin November 24, 2025. Learn how fewer stops, reduced emergency stops and flexible independent driving affect your test.
Driver jailed for deliberate 80mph police car crash
Shocking dashcam footage shows Joseph Sharpes, 22, deliberately plough into a police car at 80mph while on drugs. Two officers were seriously injured. Watch the video.
Learner fails driving theory test 128 times
New data reveals the extreme lengths learners go to pass the UK driving theory test, with one person attempting it 128 times. Discover the toughest questions and why the pass rate is falling.
Man jailed for fatal crash after ignoring driving ban
Alan Parish sentenced to four years and six months for causing death by dangerous driving after ignoring doctors' orders not to drive. Learn the full story.
Drunk driver jailed for 91mph crash killing grandfather
Callum Fox, 29, sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Jim Paterson while drunk and speeding in Paisley. Read the full tragic story.
P-Plater charged over death of pregnant mum and baby
A 19-year-old P-plater is charged after a crash in Hornsby, Sydney, killed a pregnant mother and her unborn child. The community mourns as new details about the accused emerge.
Pregnant woman and unborn baby killed in car park crash
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after being struck by a vehicle in a Sydney car park. A 19-year-old driver has been charged. Read the full story.
Pregnant woman and baby die in Sydney car crash
A 33-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after a multi-vehicle collision in Sydney's Hornsby. A 19-year-old P-plater driver has been charged.
Couple's motorway sex at 90mph causes pile-up
Shocking motorway collision caused by couple engaging in sexual activity while driving at 90mph on busy UK road, resulting in multiple vehicle crash and serious injuries.
Drug driver jailed for fatal hit-and-run on grandmother
A drug-impaired driver who killed a beloved grandmother in a catastrophic hit-and-run has been sentenced to nine years behind bars in a case that has devastated a Manchester community.
Britain's 20 Most Bizarre Driving Test Fails Uncovered
Exclusive investigation uncovers the UK's most extraordinary driving test mishaps, featuring panicked candidates who confused garden gnomes for children and even claimed ghostly interference.
Summer driving mistake could cost you £1,000
Drivers are being warned about a common summer error that could lead to massive fines and penalty points. Experts reveal why this dangerous mistake puts everyone at risk.
Germany's Autobahn: Europe's Last No-Speed-Limit Highway
Explore Germany's legendary Autobahn network where speed limits remain optional on many stretches, offering the ultimate driving freedom in Europe. Discover the rules, risks and remarkable engineering behind this motoring paradise.
Slow drivers killed 19 in decade - shock data
Exclusive investigation uncovers how excessively slow driving has caused more fatalities than speeding on UK roads, with 19 deaths and hundreds injured over ten years.
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