Fines for using bus lanes have overtaken parking tickets as the major complaint from motorists, the AA has revealed.The organisation said complaints from Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Bristol and London about bus…
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New drivers worry about the weather and getting lost
Driving on their own, not knowing their way around and driving in bad weather top the list of the main worries for new drivers in Wales, according to research by car insurance…
Competition: Win tickets to the Speedway Grand Prix being held at the Millennium Stadium
One of the most eagerly awaited events of the British motorsport calendar – the British FIM Speedway Grand Prix – will return to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Saturday July 4 and we’ve got two pairs of tickets up for grabs!
Welsh drivers rated the best at parking
Welsh drivers have been named the best car parkers in the country.Whether they’re reversing in Rhyl or parallel parking in Prestatyn, Welsh drivers are officially the most safe and accurate in the…
Driving licences move online
The paper counterpart to the driving licence has been replaced by an online service.The changes, which came into effect on June 8, mean the paper driving licence will not be valid and…
Half of motorists unaware of driving licence changes
More than half of motorists are unaware of changes being made to UK driving licences, according to the RAC.From June 8 this year, the paper counterpart of the photocard licence will no…
‘Double taxing’ of cars nets UK Government £38m windfall
Motorists are being stung twice by the “double taxing” of cars for the month they change hands, giving the UK Government an annual £38 million windfall, according to research by the AA.Since…
Motorists confused over parking rules
Four in ten drivers in Wales find parking rules and regulations confusing, according to a report by the British Parking Association (BPA).While the majority of motorists never receive a parking ticket, industry…
Driving licences to display union flag
Plans by the UK Government to feature the union flag on driving licences have been met with Welsh opposition.Last month, UK Transport Minister Claire Perry announced that every new photocard licence issued…
Anti-drink drive campaign adverts clock up 50 years on our TV screens
This Christmas sees the 50th anniversary of the first government anti-drink drive campaign.In the last half century, attitudes to drink driving have shifted considerably and it is now widely seen as socially…