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Police in Scotland have launched a new crackdown on speeding drivers.   Officers across the country took part in a day of action targeting those who break speed limits or drive inappropriately for the conditions of the road.   Those who are convicted of speeding or dangerous driving may receive points on their licence or…

PROBLEM is only caused if someone spills liquid on a switch in the driver’s door or a large amount of rain water gets on it.   HONDA are recalling 268,000 cars – amid fears that an electrical switch in the driver’s door could melt and cause a fire.   The problem, which affects CR-V models…

Just over seven tenths (71%) of UK drivers are unaware of the speed limits when tested, a survey has revealed.   Those who did badly in the tests did not know the limit on a rural road, single carriageway, dual carriageway, motorway or a road in a built-up area. But drivers would do well to…

It has been reported nationally in the press that the motorway speed limit could be reconsidered for the first time since 1965!   Former Transport Secretary, Phillip Hammond, has recently discussed that there could be economical benefits to increasing the UK ‘s motorway speed limit to 80mph.   It is discussed that whilst Britain’s roads are the…

Expanding police power to award on-the-spot fines for careless driving is the headline initiative of the government’s latest road safety plan for Scotland, England and Wales.   The initiative is part of the Strategic Framework for Road Safety, released by the Department for Transport. I’m sorry officer, what exactly am I being fined for?  …

COUNCILS in Scotland have paid out almost £1.8 million in compensation to motorists whose vehicles have been damaged by potholes, according to new figures.   The statistics, which cover the last five years, were revealed by the Scottish Conservatives following a Freedom of Information request.   The party branded the figures “astonishing” and said the…