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IFB warns drivers to stay alert as ‘crash for cash’ scams rise

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) is warning motorists about ‘crash for cash’ scams. They’re urging people to not be pressured into handing over unnecessary details following an accident.   This includes photos of insurance certificates and driving licenses. Crash for cash scams typically involve moped drivers staging accidents and purposefully crashing into victims. They then…

AA issues Christmas traffic warning ahead of festive break

Ahead of the Christmas break, the AA has issued a warning to drivers to help them avoid the busiest periods on the road.   According to figures, a record 23.7 million drivers are expected to hit the roads on Friday 20th December – the highest number on record since the AA started collecting data in…

Storm Darragh: Making a claim for road traffic accidents

As Storm Darragh blasted the UK this weekend, we look at what to do if you have been involved in a car accident.   The Met Office issued rare red weather warning across the country, advising those not to travel unless essential. However, at this time of year, many people still took to the roads…

Police issue drink and drug driving warning ahead of Christmas period

West Yorkshire Police has issued a warning to motorists ahead of the Christmas period to remind those getting behind the wheel of the rules around drink and drug driving.   Police have said there is simply “no excuse” to drive whilst under the influence, putting yourself and other people’s lives at risk.     West…

Graduated Driver Licences could ‘save lives every year’ – The AA

The AA is calling on the government to introduce Graduated Driver Licences, in an attempt to reduce the number of fatal road traffic accidents every year.   According to research, at least 58 lives could be saved annually and at least 260 serious injuries could be avoided if GDLs were introduced in the UK.    …

This Halloween driving rule could land Brits a £5k fine

Halloween is upon us and that means shops and supermarkets are full of scary costumes and trick or treat sweets.   But, ahead of the festivities, Brits should be aware of a Halloween driving rule that could land them in serious trouble.     As Halloween approaches, you may be tempted to get behind the…

AA calls for more ‘Cops in cars’ to improve road safety

The AA is calling on the Home Secretary to appoint 1,000 new road police officers to improve road safety and help tackle wider crime.   As part of their manifesto, Labour pledged to recruit thousands of new police officers to tackle neighbourhood crime. The AA believes 1,000 of these new recruits should form part of…

Drink-driving fatalities at the highest level in a decade, figures show   

Fatalities caused by drink-driving is at the highest level in a decade, new figures have revealed.   According to the latest statistics, published by the Department for Transport, in 2022 it was estimated that between 290 and 320 people were killed in collisions in Great Britain where at least one driver was over the drink-drive…

Automated Vehicles Act: Self-driving cars could be on British Roads by 2026 as new law introduced

Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads by 2026 after the government’s Automated Vehicles (AV) Act became law last week.   Announced in the King’s Speech last year, the AV Act will enable advanced technology to safely drive vehicles on British roads, as long as they stick to several guidelines.     The AV Act…

Road Traffic Accidents: Sharing the Road with Cyclists

As the weather warms up, cyclists get back on their bikes and enjoy the sunshine.   Drivers can become hot-headed with cyclists ‘slowing them down’ or ‘blocking the road’, but in reality, both are welcome to be there. Mis-information and miseducation can also add fuel to the fire, and leave drivers questioning a cyclist’s actions.…