Motorists

A crash as a result of a drink and drug driver. This is the moment a shameless driver tells cops he was speeding at 76mph in a 30mph zone because he wanted to have a bit of a blast.

I drove 76mph on 30mph road and told police I wanted a bit of a blast

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

Saxby Road, which is set to close for two weeks next month for essential work on the bypass

Saxby Road to close to traffic for two weeks

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Joe Cairns, 14, was killed when HGV driver James Majury, from Chorley, ploughed into a school minibus on the M58

My son, 14, was killed by a selfish HGV driver checking Facebook

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

Footage captures the moment a "selfish" driver sped the wrong way down the M25 in a stolen van-- killing two people.

Watch: Two killed by van driver driving at oncoming traffic on M25

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel

More than 16m drivers are expected to hit the roads for the first bank holiday weekend - our video explainer reveals the best and worst times to travel if you want to avoid congestion.

Lucinda Herbert

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

A drone photo of construction work taking place on Roundabout 5 for the NEMMDR at Saxby Road, Melton

Motorists warned about upcoming week-long Melton road closure

Dashcam footage of the moment a tree was blown onto Princess Road in Manchester during high winds on Monday April 15 2024.

Watch: Tree falls in road narrowly missing passing cars during storm

Antisocial motorist is stopped by police.

Driver stopped by officers after appearing to try to race police car

The van smashed through the level crossing barrier and dragged it along.

CCTV shows reckless van driver ploughing through Network Rail barrier

Saxby Road in Melton MowbrayIMAGE: Google StreetView

Saxby Road to be closed for a week

Top celeb motorists which can help in case of a vehicle breakdown

The climax to a previous Women's CiCLE Classic in Melton (left) and the Snowdon Homes housing development which is leading to Thorpe Road being closed for nearly two weeks

Thorpe Road to reopen in time for big cycling events

Driving tips to keep motorists safe during snow and ice impact

Footage of idiotic drivers caught on dash cams has been released by West Mercia Police Picture: West Mercia Police / SWNS

Britain's worst drivers cheat death - caught on dash cam

The A606 near Melton where the road closure will take place for three weeks to allow work on the NEMMDR IMAGE GEORGE ICKE

Major Melton route to close for three weeks

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

The A46 at Six Hills - a major resurfacing project starts next month IMAGE: Google StreetView

Motorists told to expect delays with major road resurfacing project near Melton

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

The junction of Mill Street with Burton Street in Melton Mowbray

Busy Melton Mowbray town centre junction to be closed for a weekend

Motorists are being advised that a busy Melton Mowbray town centre junction will be closed for a weekend next month.

Nick Rennie

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Holidaymakers warned of largely unknown rule with hefty fine in Spain

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

Melton's Burton Street car park where maintenance work is being carried out along with several other town car parks

Car parking spaces to be reduced in Melton town centre while work is carried out

Warning issued to motorists over hefty repair bill - how to avoid

5 rules drivers could break this summer and be handed a £5000 fine

The shocking image was shared by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue who were called in to tackle the blaze.

Photo shows why you should never leave sunglasses on your dashboard

Leicester Street in Melton, viewed from the junction with Market Place

Melton town centre road set to reopen this evening

Motorists are advised about a road closure

Busy Melton back road to be closed for extended period

(Image: NationalWorld)

Why car insurance costs are up by more than £60 a year

Drivers may consider a car's colour for safety as well as aesthetic reasons (photo: Adobe)

Does a car’s colour have an impact on its safety?

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research

A National Express coach

National Express announces 15 new coach routes

The AA has debunked lots of driving myths (Photo: The AA)

Eight driving myths debunked by The AA

Dick Place in Edinburgh (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

20 ‘most offensive’ road names in the UK revealed

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Devon and Cornwall Police have become the first to use drones to spy on the country’s most reckless drivers.

Ethan Evans

Traffic at Port of Dover (Photo by Stuart Brock/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Easter bank holiday warning to motorists: Expect long delays

Drivers are being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams

Drivers being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams

Hundreds of car accidents take place each day in the UK

How to avoid fines and driving points following a crash on the roads

Electric vehicles are at the forefront of new driving laws and offences introduced in April 2023 - Credit: Adobe

All the new driving laws and offences introduced in April - full list

Drivers have been warned to expect delays in Melton

Burton Road drivers warned about traffic delays over the weekend

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to pay their car tax

DVLA £1,000 fine warning - how to renew car tax & when to do it

Video grab as secret police video footage captures “selfish” drivers using their phones as they speed along major motorways.

Lorry driver barely touches steering wheel as he’s caught taking photo

Say goodbye to pay and display parking machines in the UK - Credit: Adobe

Pay and display parking machines could be scrapped in major change

Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving

Watch as motorists are caught watching films while driving on motorway

Snow has fallen in many parts of the UK (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Latest Met Office forecast as Storm Larisa brings snow and ice to UK