Transport and road safety groups estimate that as many as one in 15 vehicles on UK roads may have modified, non-compliant number plates, including ghost plates designed to evade ANPR. To help drivers make informed decisions when purchasing number plates, Nick Hanley, Managing Director at EasiHire, has compiled a list of key checks motorists should […]

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Leaner drivers are being warned they could end up with penalty points for driving with improper L plates. Some leading motoring experts are urging learner drivers to familiarise themselves with the rules surrounding L plates to avoid landing points on their provisional license.   Failing to display L plates correctly can result in six penalty points, […]

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Leaner drivers are being warned they could end up with penalty points for driving with improper L plates. Motoring experts worldwide are urging learner drivers to familiarise themselves with the rules surrounding L plates to avoid incurring points on their provisional licenses.   Failing to display L plates correctly can result in six penalty points, which will […]

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New research reveals the UK’s average driving test pass rate is just 48.7%, but the location where you take your test could almost double your chances of passing. The learner driver insurance experts at Tempcover analysed the latest DVSA data to uncover where in the UK it is easiest and hardest to pass your practical driving test, […]

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With the government reviewing the effectiveness of current driving enforcement to improve road safety, leading car insurance experts investigated which driving offences resulted in the most penalty points in 2025 and surveyed UK motorists to determine the impact of enforcement on their driving behaviour. Top Driving Offences of 2025  A total of 4,839,104 penalty points […]

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One in five young drivers crashes within a year of passing their test, and every year, more than 1,500 are killed or seriously injured on UK roads. To tackle these alarming figures, Northern Ireland will introduce Graduated Driver Licences (GDL) in October 2026[2]. While the rules apply to all new drivers, they are primarily designed […]

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Brits are being warned about the complexities of purchasing a car on finance after a watchdog revealed that millions of drivers could be entitled to compensation. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) investigated car finance misselling and found that some customers may have been overcharged on loans before January 2021. Car finance allows drivers to spread […]

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Motorists suffering from hayfever are urged to avoid driving when their symptoms are at their worst. Car insurance experts warn that hayfever symptoms could make driving more dangerous this spring. With hayfever season peaking early this year, many Britons are already experiencing symptoms such as sneezing, runny noses, itchy throats, and watery eyes. However, sneezing while […]

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From eating behind the wheel to driving barefoot, there are plenty of misconceptions around what will and will not land motorists in trouble with the law. With so many enduring myths that generations of drivers have grown up believing, it can sometimes be tricky to separate fact from fiction regarding the rules of the road. […]

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New research shows that a third of British drivers are worried that high car insurance premiums could force them off the road. Many cash-strapped motorists have been feeling the pinch following a dramatic surge in insurance costs over recent years. Quoted prices skyrocketed by 82% between May 2021 and June 2024. While the latest figures […]

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