Motorists

Brighton and Hove Council have issued the most parking fines, according to the survey.

Motorists most likely to be hit with parking fines in Brighton

The M40 has been shut following a crash that resulted in an oil spill.

Major motorway shut after crash

Drivers are facing delays on the M20 in Kent after a lorry fire.

Motorway shut after lorry fire

Many drivers think a DOC (Drive Other Cars) clause is included in their comprehensive insurance policy - but this is sometimes not the case

Warning to motorists over 'family and friends' rule that could be invalidate the...

Short term pain for long term gain…major roadworks ahead as the government's £4.8 billion investment on roads starts in April.

Cones and delays…motorists warned of traffic jams as £5 billion roadworks blitz ...

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

Met Office says that although sunshine is on the cards, the conditions will remain changeable right through Easter bank holiday.

Met Office forecast reveals when the sun will return

The survey was conducted by YourParkingSpace.co.uk which offers alternative ways to park, such as on nearby rented driveways.

Sky-high and off the rails… Brits say airport and train station parking costs ar...

Motorists can face severe punishments if they overload their vehicle and drive off on a holiday or road trip.

Stuffed boots could cost you £2.5k… Easter drivers warned of overload fines

Use the 'Submit a Story' link to tell us your news

Little-known law could land drivers with £5000 fine

Emergency services have responded to a large fire at a recycling centre in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, with six fire engines dispatched to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.

Large fire breaks out at recycling centre

The scene at the A1 which is closed in both directions

Horror crash sees 4 police cars in pile-up and 5 seriously injured

London's newest road tunnel, Silvertown Tunnel, has opened to the public, connecting areas north and south of the River Thames. (Photo: TfL)

£2.2bn tunnel opens in London to end traffic chaos

A video shows a mysterious spooky figure at at Stocksbridge Bypass, a notorious Sheffield hauntings hotspot. Picture: Andy Pollard

Ghosthunter films 'spooky figure' on notorious 'haunted' street

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Major car tax shake-up as motorists face new charges - how to save

Send us your stories - it's easy to do. See our video for details.

Heading to the countryside? Follow these road safety tips to dodge hefty penalti...

Car batteries can be one of the most expensive parts to change in your car - so it's worth shopping sensibly, and there’s a price-matching scheme that can save a lot of money

Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply
Motoring writer Gareth Butterfield explains a cunning way to save money on a new car battery with Halfords price match and free battery fitting
Gareth Butterfield

Joseph Bellamy went missing from his home in Caldicot, South Wales in December last year.

Body found in search for teenager

Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car.

Watch: Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car

Traffic approaching Junction 19 of the M62 near Heywood in Greater Manchester. The stretch of road between the exit and entry sliproads is shut after an accident March 3, 2025

Man dies after car crashes on motorway

Concerns are growing as some drivers use ‘ghost’ number plates to evade traffic cameras and escape penalties for dangerous driving.

Ghost plates explained as MP pushes for tougher fines

Car tyre in the snow

Car battery failures cause 200 MILLION hours of holds up on UK roads each year

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Private parking firms to end '5-minute rule' fines – changes explained

Motorcyclist Jon Rigby died in a crash after moving home to "live out his dreams"

“Devoted husband and father” died after move to “live out his dreams”

Dramatic pictures posted on Facebook posted by Watery Lane resident Elaine Hutchings show the scale of the fly tipping.

'Beyond belief': Outrage over 50ft long fly-tipped waste pile

Man tries to take swig of his lager while being arrested for drink driving.

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

A major motorway was forced to close for 12 hours after the body of a man was found in the road. (Photo: Getty Images)

Man found dead on motorway
A major motorway was forced to close for 12 hours after the body of a man was found in the road.
Isabella Boneham

A seven-month-old baby boy has died after a car crashed into a tree on the A1 near Grantham, Lancashire.

Baby boy died in crash

(Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

The cheapest petrol stations for Christmas travel across the UK

Simon Mumford hit Amallia Elmasry after looking down to read.

Watch: Bus driver kills pedestrian after looking down to read

(Images: Bing/Getty Images/Pexels)

I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

Motorists warned of major delays as road at 'standstill' following incident

A-road 'standstill' after incident

User (UGC) Submitted

Mumbelievable! One in five drivers would never let their mother borrow their car

Police have issued a stern warning to motorists about the dangers of sitting inside their vehicles after a breakdown on motorways, following a crash on the M6.

Motorists warned not to sit in car during breakdowns on motorway

A “ROAD CLOSED” sign is prominently displayed, blocking access to a weak bridge.

Picturesque village cut off after Storm Bert

Motorists have been urged to avoid Doncaster motorway after two separate collisions cause major delays in the area.

Major delays on motorway after two separate collisions

Kent Police are investigating after vehicles on the A2 near Darenth were "struck by objects" and damaged.

Police launch probe after vehicles 'struck by objects' on major road

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to announce the first budget of the new Labour government today.

Explainer What time will the Autumn Budget 2024 be announced?

Watch: Motorway drivers play football as they wait for road to reopen

Motorists have been warned of delays after a police-led incident on the A21.

Traffic stopped due to police-led incident

Council Car Park Charges

Parked cars a major factor in road collisions

• Call for British Summer Time (GMT+1) to be adopted all year round to reduce injuries and fatalities on Great Britain's roads

When clocks go back: Dark times on Great Britain's roads

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

A road in Merseyside has been closed after a suspected explosive device was found.

Road closed after suspected 'bomb' found

1 in 5 motorists have driven without insurance due to policy loophole

A heavily pregnant woman and her baby have died following a collision with an unmarked police car in south-east London.

Pregnant woman dies after crash with police car

Parked cars a major factor in road collisions

A woman driving her car

One in five motorists have driven uninsured due to policy loophole

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

The M62 in West Yorkshire has been closed following a police-led incident.

Road closed after police-led incident

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

Fire crews continue to use pumps to reduce the water level after a burst water main affected premises in Springfield, Birmingham.

Road closed after major water main burst

Pavement parking

Motorists divided on looming pavement parking ban

Three major motorways, the M25, M3, and A3, are set to undergo significant closures over the bank holiday weekend, potentially causing widespread travel disruption.

Travel chaos looms with closure of major motorways

Jeremy Clarkson's new pub The Farmer's Arms near Burford in Oxfordshire

Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer’s Dog sparks traffic chaos fears

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police