Drivers

North West roads improve from worst to second best in the country

OpenRock ear buds reviewed

Price slashed on hi-tech OpenRock sport earbuds that impressed me

Some of Lancashire's most stolen cars

These are the most stolen cars in Lancashire - is yours on the list?

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations in and around Blackpool

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations as fuel prices fall

An irresponsible driver is stopped from causing serious injury on M62.

Irresponsible driver stopped from causing serious injury on M62

A poll of 2,000 adults found two thirds reckon the UK is the world’s best at ‘going nowhere fast’

Train and traffic delays cost travellers nearly three days a year

“Dangerous” colourful school road markings.

Watch: Parents say colourful school road markings are “dangerous”

Lancashire Police was drivers in Carleton and Thornton facing long delays after crash on A585

Drivers in Carleton & Thornton facing long delays after crash on A585

More than 1,300 people sign petition against the official licensing of Uber taxis

Uber licensing: Already the standards of driving has deteriorated

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Uber has been granted a licence to operate in Blackpool

Uber granted licence to operate in Blackpool despite protests

The M6 is set to close overnight between junctions 39 (Shap) and 40 (Penrith)

Drivers urged to check their routes as M6 set to close overnight

Motorists reported “chaos” on the M6 between Preston and Lancaster

Motorists report 'chaos' on motorway as heavy traffic builds

Welsh Power will be moving a huge electricity transformer from the port at Heysham to Longtown

450-tonne electricity transformer set to be moved on M6 this weekend

VW Golf Estate

Volkswagen may have some tough decisions to make but the Golf is riding high

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
Millions of motorists admit they've driven when 'dangerously tired' - and have even nodded off.
Richard Jenkins

New law aims to make streets safer

Blackpool drivers at risk of £130 fine and vehicle towing for common mistake und...

A driver pumps fuel at an Esso Tesco petrol station in 2022 (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Drivers warned of fuel duty hike in coming budget - what could change

Ahead of driving to Bramham Park for Leeds Festival 2024 this week, learn some tips from the RAC to avoid a driving fine to your festival bill.

5 things that could land you a fine driving to festivals

Taxi rules have been clarified

Taxi rules outlined as Uber controversially moves into town

Fake QR codes have been spotted on parking machines across the country. Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Warning after fake QR codes stuck on parking machines

BMW driver filmed inhaling from what appeared to be a 'hippy crack balloon' on the M6.

'Idiot' BMW driver inhales from 'hippy crack balloon' on M6

Ford cars could report other drivers to police for speeding

Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

Blackpool drivers could be told to slow down to 20mph in parts of the resort

Proposals on the table to change Blackpool into 20mph zone

The load, straddling two lanes of the carriageway, will need to travel north up the M6 from junction 34 near Lancaster. Picture from Google Street View.

Drivers advised to plan journeys ahead of M6 wide load movement

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Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes
Car tax bills will soon soar for many drivers, with electric vehicle owners facing new fees 🚗
Alex Nelson

Drivers should be aware that failing to follow certain lesser-known rules with your pets could lead to fines of up to £5,000.

Drivers could be hit with £5k fine for driving with a dog

Millions of families embark on getaway journeys after many schools in England and Wales broke up for summer this week

Drivers warned over ‘weekend of woe’ amid getaway congestion fears

Medical conditions you may have to declare to DVLA or risk facing fine. (Photo: Pexels/Mateusz Dach)

Medical conditions you must declare to DVLA or risk huge fine

This Uber, collecting in Preston, was registered in Wolverhampton.

I'm a Blackpool cabbie and this is why I'm so worried about the future

Jet2 passenger jets parked up on the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Watch: 7 UK airports raise drop-off fees - how much does it cost?

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

We test a cheap way to add Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to any car

Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl in Paignton, Devon.

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

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Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

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

Speed limit sign. Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

Drivers warned 'mandatory' new rule will change 'the way we drive'

A new code of practice on private car parks is being introduced on October 1

New rules on car park fines welcomed - so why is AA angry?

Long-awaited M55 Link Road sparks new era for drivers on Fylde coast

17 of the worst streets and roads for bad parking on the Fylde Coast

The scheme will provide parking on Harrow Place for residents of Coastal Point

One-way restrictions are expected on a road leading onto the Prom

The AA has told people to 'be smart and plan journeys accordingly',

Yellow heat warning: AA warn to not to leave children or pets in cars

Drivers warrned of weeks of road closures, diversions & delays on A585

Drivers warrned of weeks of road closures, diversions & delays on A585

The window of a blue Vauxhall Corsa has been smashed in Lealholm

Blackpool Police reveal number of drivers using phones at the wheel

This driver was fined £200 and received 6 points on his licence after footage was submitted to Op Snap of him using a mobile phone whilst driving on the A46 Kings Hill on 2 August 2023.

Blackpool drivers caught using their mobiles in police crackdown

An England flag to support the English team for the 2006 World Cup in Germany on a car (Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)

I'm an insurance expert - England fans should watch out for this fine

Drivers in and around Lancashire will have 17 National Highways road closures to watch out for (Credit: Google)

Drivers using the M55, M6, M61, A585 and M58 warned of road closures

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a large blaze on Warbreck Hill Road in Blackpool.

Blackpool Council issues update on Warbreck road closures after fires

Travel experts have shared six German laws holidaymakers need to be aware of if they are travelling to the country for the Euros 2024 football tournament. (Photo: Getty Images)

Germany travel warning ahead of Euros

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

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

'Dave Day’ is a charity fund-raising event celebrating the life of ‘Hairy Bikers’ TV chef Dave Myers who was born in the town and died earlier this year (Credit: Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Thousands of motorbike riders set to descend on M6 for 'Dave Day'

Road closures will be in place for this weekend's Blackpool Pride celebrations.

Motorists warned of road closures for Blackpool Pride celebrations

Uber 'open to idea' of blocking its drivers from local taxi ranks

Kirkham and Wesham Club Day procession

Road closures in place as club day parade set to return for 2024

Traffic is being forced to slow down betwee junctions 32 and 33 of the M6 in Lancashire.

Drivers stuck in slow traffic on the M6 in Lancashire between J32 & 33