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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

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 15 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: The roads to avoid across the district this week

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”

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

Demolition work at Castleton bridge on the M62

Drivers warned to expect delays as M62 shuts again for bridge replacement work

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

Demolition of bridge at Castleton

Overnight M62 closures for the next two weeks following bridge demolition

M62 Castleton bridge - full weekend closure diversions

Map of the diversions drivers will take on M62 as it closes this weekend

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

M62.

M62 incident: Drivers face afternoon delays after a vehicle fire westbound

Overnight closures on M62 around junction 25 in September for resurfacing and bridge joint replacement

Overnight closures on M62 around junction 25 in September

M62.

M62 lorry fire: Drivers face delays as lanes closed between J25 and J24

Landmark A1 structure refurbishments are due to fully complete in 2025

Wentbridge Viaduct: Here's when work on A1 landmark structure will be complete

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
Don’t let these five common festival issues cost you £1,000 this festival season.
Benjamin Jackson

Drivers in and around Wakefield have 19 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Here are all the road closures across the Wakefield district this week

InstaVolt Rapid Charger

With the holidays in full swing, Wakefield's EV drivers can get away with confid...

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

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

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

Road closures: more than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Here are 18 road closures for Wakefield drivers over the next two weeks

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Drivers to face major tax hikes in 2025 - Vehicle Excise Duty changes

Drivers in West Yorkshire are advised that the exit slip road on the M1 at Lofthouse is partially closed.

Traffic: Lane closure on M1 slip road at Lofthouse

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
Drivers must report if they have a medical condition or have undergone treatment that may affect their driving 🚗
Sarah McCann

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?

M62.

M62 slip road closed due to a crash with drivers facing 45 minute delays

The Carpuride W103 has been tested by Gareth Butterfield

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

Drivers using the M62 are being advised that the first of a series of carriageway closures related to the replacement of a railway bridge over the motorway is taking place next week.

Overnight M62 closures to allow for bridge replacement preparation

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

Watch: Van drives over busy pavement narrowly missing young girl

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

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'

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 are being urged to delay their journeys if possible

Six-vehicle pile-up causing 90-minute delays and six-mile queue on the M62

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

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 30 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: Here are the roads to avoid across the district

Wakefield Council and police have promised to clampdown on drivers entering a pedestrianised area in Pontefract.

Action promised over ‘hazard’ caused by faulty town centre traffic bollards

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

M62.

Severe delays on M62 after a trailer separated from lorry between J26 and J27

A person walks along a railway platform at Paddock Wood railway station in south east England on April 8, 2024, as train drivers strike over pay. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Video report: Is it time to re-nationalise rail?

Runaway Rhea causes havoc in UK village.

Watch: Runaway rhea causes havoc as it sprints through UK village

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Shocking footage released of vehicle being driven wrong way down M1

Ducklings cause chaos near the Tyne Tunnel during rush hour

Watch: Ducklings cause rush hour chaos on busy road

Bereaved mother back move to ban new drivers from carrying passengers

Watch: My child died in crash... the driver had just passed their test

Westfield Lane in Darrington has been made one way creating a big diversion for local motorists. Picture Scott Merrylees

Road to be closed completely after motorists ‘blatantly’ ignored one-way system

Road rage driver jumps out of car to confront motorist

Watch: Road rage driver confronts motorist in dashcam footage

A car ignoring the signals and crossing the other side of the road to quickly dodge the closing barriers (Langley Green level crossing, West Midlands).

Watch: Dangerous driver speeds through level crossing barriers

The wiggly road markings on the seafront in Clevedon, Somerset.

Britain's ‘most bonkers' road markings to be scrapped

M62.

Severe delays of 40 minutes with all lanes stopped after a crash on M62

Terri-Ann Marshall was killed in a fatal collision by two drivers 'racing' each other.

Reckless drivers killed mum while 'racing' at speeds of up to 100mph