Motoring

DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads today

MOT test costs could nearly double.

MOT test costs could nearly double.

Drivers face possible MOT test price hike as calls made for major increase

MOT test costs could nearly double.

MOT test costs could nearly double.

Drivers face possible MOT test price hike as calls made for major increase

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit should be changed, drivers were divided

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit should be changed, drivers were divided

UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years

A police sergeant has warned drivers to never undertake on a motorway

A police sergeant has warned drivers to never undertake on a motorway

Police sergeant warns why you should never do this one thing on the motorway

A diversion route is in place due to the closure of the entrance to the Fords Farm estate and a stretch of Mill Lane in Calcot.

A diversion route is in place due to the closure of the entrance to the Fords Farm estate and a stretch of Mill Lane in Calcot.

Confusion over road closure at entrance to estate where more than 1,000 people live

Stoneham Grove Care Home welcomed residents, families and members of the community for the event

Stoneham Grove Care Home welcomed residents, families and members of the community for the event

Reading care home hosts classic car show event

Ashenbury Park in Woodley.

Ashenbury Park in Woodley.

'Diabolical' parking charge coming for joggers and dog walkers in Woodley

Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

Drivers are being urged to report fellow motorists who may break car park rules at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and other major UK supermarkets.

Drivers urged to report shoppers at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl & more over car park rule

A red Ford Mustang Mach-E, similar to the one Dave Jurgensen says he ordered on the government Motability scheme.

A red Ford Mustang Mach-E, similar to the one Dave Jurgensen says he ordered on the government Motability scheme.

Dispute as disabled man from Reading blasts company for 'botched' Mustang car order

Traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood Lane and Imperial Way in Whitley.

Traffic lights at the roundabout junction of Basingstoke Road, Whitley Wood Lane and Imperial Way in Whitley.

Queues build as roadworks take place at busy roundabout

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for on-street parking

School transport drivers, several of whom are women, question why they are being held to strict licensing conditions by Reading Borough Council when they only work during school hours.

School transport drivers, several of whom are women, question why they are being held to strict licensing conditions by Reading Borough Council when they only work during school hours.

Tense scenes at Reading council as taxi drivers vent their frustrations

Berkshire Motor Show in pictures.

Berkshire Motor Show in pictures.

Berkshire Motor Show returns to Prospect Park with family fun and fundraising - pics

Rod Dennis, RAC senior policy officer, said:

Rod Dennis, RAC senior policy officer, said:

Warning over ‘chilling’ speeds as UK drivers clocked at up to 167mph

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Blue Badge holders cannot automatically park in supermarket parent and child parking bays, with experts explaining why many drivers could face parking charges.

Can Blue Badge holders park in parent and child spaces? The rule many get wrong

UK drivers have been warned.

UK drivers have been warned.

UK drivers issued urgent weekend warning as temperatures spike

Truckfest South will be taking place at Newbury Showground from June 13 to 14

Truckfest South will be taking place at Newbury Showground from June 13 to 14

One of UK's biggest truck events returns to Newbury this weekend

Parking fines can cost drivers up to £300.

Parking fines can cost drivers up to £300.

Parking tickets that 'can go straight in the bin' or be disputed saving up to £300

The annual Pangbourne Classic Car Show is set to return to Berkshire

The annual Pangbourne Classic Car Show is set to return to Berkshire

Classic car show returns to Berkshire this weekend

Should drivers without kids be fined for using parent and child bays?

The VW Car Rally will return to Stonor Park later this month

The VW Car Rally will return to Stonor Park later this month

Long-running car rally featuring classic Volkswagens returning later this month

Major parking gripe in UK car parks solved ahead of Bank Holiday heatwave

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network

Do speed cameras have to be visible? Lawyers on when you can challenge the fine

An 18-year-old woman has died after her car left the M4 westbound and crashed.

An 18-year-old woman has died after her car left the M4 westbound and crashed.

18-year-old woman killed after car leaves M4 carriageway and catches fire

They can now look inside vehicles, meaning they can catch you for more than just speeding.

They can now look inside vehicles, meaning they can catch you for more than just speeding.

Advanced speed camera rolled out across UK that can see inside cars and doesn't flash

The Tesla Model 3 Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Performance

Elon Musk's Tesla car company gearing up to occupy new facility in Reading

These are the key driving licence changes that must be reported to the DVLA

These are the key driving licence changes that must be reported to the DVLA

Drivers warned they face £1,000 DVLA fines and penalty points if they do not act

This offence can carry between three and nine points and a fine

This offence can carry between three and nine points and a fine

Drivers warned having this item in your car could invalidate car insurance

Millions of UK motorists are being warned of an increased risk of penalties.

Millions of UK motorists are being warned of an increased risk of penalties.

Millions of UK motorists issued speed camera warning over the Easter Bank Holiday

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DLVA) issued an alert to older drivers

DVLA warning to drivers aged over 70 as they risk not being allowed to drive

The Motability change many drivers didn’t see coming and how it could cost you

The Motability change many drivers didn’t see coming and how it could cost you

The Motability change many drivers didn’t see coming - and it could cost you

Smart motorways have become a prominent feature of the UK's road network, offering increased capacity and improved traffic flow

Smart motorways have become a prominent feature of the UK's road network, offering increased capacity and improved traffic flow

UK drivers falling foul of commonly believed motorway myth and facing fines

Data from the Department for Transport has revealed that one in every five road accidents happen in the same city

Data from the Department for Transport has revealed that one in every five road accidents happen in the same city

The areas of the UK you are most likely to be involved in a crash revealed

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Motorists not familiar with the Highway Code may be unaware of rule 248, which could see anyone parking on the road outside their home fined

Highway Code warning as drivers face £1,000 fines for parking on own street

Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence

Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence

UK drivers urged to act ahead of new legislation affecting all over 70s

Parallel parking involves parking your car parallel to the curb, and often has to be carried out while parking in between two stationary vehicles

Parallel parking involves parking your car parallel to the curb, and often has to be carried out while parking in between two stationary vehicles

Driving expert shares the one thing you need to do to nail parallel parking

Drivers warned to cut ‘non-essential’ journeys as fuel prices start rising

Drivers warned to cut ‘non-essential’ journeys as fuel prices start rising

Drivers urged to cut 'non-essential' car journeys as petrol prices start to rocket

What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

What the ‘10% rule’ actually means – and why it won’t always save you from speeding fines.

UK drivers warned as speed camera myth could land you in serious trouble

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA £1,000 fine warning ahead of change coming to UK roads this weekend

New research has revealed that more than a tenth of the country's drivers have admitted to not taking out breakdown cover.

New research has revealed that more than a tenth of the country's drivers have admitted to not taking out breakdown cover.

Six million UK motorists are leaving themselves exposed to this 'risk' when driving

Webuyanycar will celebrate 20 years with a UK roadshow in Reading

Webuyanycar will celebrate 20 years with a UK roadshow in Reading

WeBuyAnyCar roadshow offering prizes including £2,000 in cash

How many of these UK driving licence marks and codes do you know about?

How many of these UK driving licence marks and codes do you know about?

All UK driving licence codes explained but which letters and numbers are on yours?

Dog owners warned they could face £2,000 fines over little known rule

Dog owners warned they could face £2,000 fines over little known rule

Dog owners warned they could face £2,000 fines over little known rule

Has someone been turning in your driveway without asking for permission? Here's what the law says about this

Has someone been turning in your driveway without asking for permission? Here's what the law says about this

Can someone use my driveway to turn around without permission? What to know

New analysis from RAC Fuel Watch shows that the average UK price of unleaded petrol dropped to 131.91p per litre in January

New analysis from RAC Fuel Watch shows that the average UK price of unleaded petrol dropped to 131.91p per litre in January

'Genuine boost' for UK drivers as petrol prices fall to lowest level in 5 years

Millions of UK motorists may be unaware of the harsher financial consequences of driving without valid car insurance this year

Millions of UK motorists may be unaware of the harsher financial consequences of driving without valid car insurance this year

Drivers warned fines could double to £600 for mistake 1.6 million could be guilty of

New research reveals some UK councils take over 200 days to fix potholes, with Staffordshire, Coventry and Stoke-on-Trent among the slowest for repairs.

New research reveals some UK councils take over 200 days to fix potholes, with Staffordshire, Coventry and Stoke-on-Trent among the slowest for repairs.

Research shows some councils take 200 days to fix potholes as ten slowest revealed

For many years, many motorists have believed that there is a “10 per cent +2 rule” when it comes to speed cameras

For many years, many motorists have believed that there is a “10 per cent +2 rule” when it comes to speed cameras

Car expert warns of the commonly believed speed camera myth that could see you fined

The report comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that fuel margins remain high, leaving drivers paying too much

The report comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has warned that fuel margins remain high, leaving drivers paying too much

Diesel pumps set to be removed from 'many' petrol stations in four years

Thinking about booking your UK driving test soon? This is what you need to know

Thinking about booking your UK driving test soon? This is what you need to know

DVSA outlines 3 UK driving test changes for learner drivers coming in spring 2026

E.ON has a tariff that allows you to charge your EV at home overnight for just £2.70, pictured

E.ON has a tariff that allows you to charge your EV at home overnight for just £2.70, pictured

Drivers urged to keep hold of cardboard as it could help them this winter

What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

What speed triggers a speed camera in UK - motoring experts explain how they work, what the rules are, and if 10% above speed limit exists.

How fast can you drive before triggering a speed camera? Car expert explains

As the months turn colder, unpredictable weather can cause turmoil on the roads.

As the months turn colder, unpredictable weather can cause turmoil on the roads.

Drivers urged to follow rule 237 of Highway Code or invalidate your car insurance