Motorists

With spells of sleet and snow expected imminently, motorists should take extra precautions to ensure their vehicle is safe and ready to endure the icy weather conditions.

Expert issues warning to Wakefield drivers amid snow and ice weather warning tod...

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

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

The A162.road is closed between its junction for Knottingley and the M62 junction 33 for Ferrybridge Services.

Heavy delays on A162 after woman seriously injured in accident

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

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M62 reopens after police deal with 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

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

Emergency services were called to the M62 at Lofthouse this morning.

Motorists urged to avoid M62 near Lofthouse due to incident

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.
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Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

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

Readers respond to decision to close road near Pontefract

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

Road closures will be in place on the route between 8.30am-11am with no vehicle movement allowed.

Road closures and bus routes affected as Wakefield Hospice 10K takes place

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

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

Enquiries are continuing at the scene and motorists are asked to avoid the area at this time.

Motorists urged to avoid Doncaster Road following three-car crash

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

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box
The dangerous sinkhole was discovered in London on Monday morning (September 11).
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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

Car insurance has shot up by almost 70 per cent for some car owners.

Wakefield motorists concerned over increasing car insurance premiums

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

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

Wakefield Council has given the go-ahead for two three-bed homes to be built on a plot of land near to a the Grade II listed building at Dandy Mill Farm.

New homes to be built near to ‘landmark’ Pontefract windmill

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

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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

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 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