On December 1st the government launched its annual ‘Think Drink Drive’ Christmas campaign, urging people to seriously consider the hazards and dangers of drinking and driving. This year, the campaign is specifically targeting young men who drive new and used cars aged between 25 to 34. According to recent shocking statistics provided by the Department for Transport, over a third of all fatalities on our UK roads are caused by young men. more info… →

The UK government has recently published a consultation paper to limit, or possibly even end the epidemic of whiplash claims. If these measures are passed into law, insurers have promised to pass on savings gained by capping the amount of money that can be claimed in whiplash injuries, resulting in an average saving of £40 each year for all forms of motor insurance, whether vehicles are private, commercial or on trade plates. more info… →

Motorists and insurers alike have reacted angrily to the insurance premium tax (IPT) rise, announced in the November budget statement. The IPT figure will rise from its current level of 10% to 12% with effect from June 2017, meaning that insurance premiums will rise and motorists will again be penalised. more info… →

A new report has revealed that drivers in the UK spend an average of 30 hours a year stuck in traffic. In London, Europe’s most congested city, the figure rises to 101 hours, while Greater Manchester is in second place with 51 hours. The report, by transport analytics organisation INRIX, places the UK sixth in Europe for traffic congestion, behind nations including Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. more info… →

Due to the increasing number of fake blue badge holders fraudulently using disabled bays, Tesco has become the first of the large supermarket chains to use high tech devices to clamp down on these illegally parked shoppers. more info… →