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Relax rules for motorists who pass automatic tests – AA

Motorists who pass the test in an automatic car are currently only permitted to drive automatics.

Evening Standard

UK drivers risk £2,500 fines for ‘rarely or never’ carrying out key vehicle check

The study also found that only 15 per cent of motorists always check their tyre pressures before a trip

The Independent UK

There is ‘some way to go’ before fuel prices return to pre-Iran oil crisis level

The AA said the average cost of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts is 152.9p and 170.5p respectively.

Evening Standard

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Fuel price warning as hopes dashed of cheaper petrol despite oil costs tumbling

UK drivers told there is ‘some way to go’ before fuel prices align with oil costs returning to pre-Iran war levels

The Independent UK

Drivers urged to postpone journeys as record heatwave threatens to melt roads

The RAC warns drivers not to travel unless necessary as car breakdowns will also be far more likely

The Independent UK

Motoring boss shares key tips for driving during UK heatwave as temperatures set to soar

A rare red heat warning has been issued as tempeatures could reach up to 40C

The Independent UK

Spike in wrong-way driving as road designers urged to ‘up their game’

The RAC Foundation issued a stark warning

The Independent UK

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England’s worst roads revealed as pothole repair bill reaches record £18.6bn

Official data from the Department for Transport reveals the areas at the top and bottom of the list

The Independent UK

Pothole warning issued over cost to UK motorists as experts demand action

Pothole claims – including repairs and write-offs – are worth £3,863 on average, according to Aviva

The Independent UK

UK heatwave: Drivers warned of melting roads and tyre blowout risk

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The Independent UK

Motorists issued severe warning after road ‘melts’ during UK heatwave

The number of breakdowns AA attended over the bank holiday weekend was up 15 per cent on the same period last year

The Independent UK

Reignited US-Iran tensions likely to drive petrol and diesel prices higher

As US representatives travel to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of talks with Iran, the lack of clarity over a possible deal is once again expected to place upward pressure on petrol and diesel prices.

Euronews

UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war

The RAC said the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel at UK forecourts rose by 20p and 40p respectively in March

The Independent UK

Drivers urged to drive 10% slower to ‘improve fuel efficiency’ as prices rise amid Iran war

Motorists have also been advised to avoid “continuous harsh braking” by anticipating traffic lights, roundabouts and changing traffic flow

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Pothole crisis branded a ‘national disgrace’ as repair bill hits £18.6 billion

The pothole crisis in England and Wales has been labelled a ‘national disgrace’

Evening Standard

Stop ‘non-essential’ car journeys to save fuel, drivers told

Motorists have also been encouraged to change their driving style to be more fuel efficient.

The Independent UK

Drivers told to cut down on certain journeys as fuel prices hit

Since the war began on February 28, the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts has increased by 5p to 137.5p, while diesel is up 9p to 151.0p

Evening Standard

Fuel prices expected to rise because of Iran conflict

Disruption to tanker traffic in the Middle East has sparked a rise in oil prices, which have a significant effect on wholesale fuel prices.

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The Independent UK

Fuel price increase for customers ‘inevitable’ after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, warns AA

The US and Israel launched strikes against Iranian targets overnight, prompting retaliation by Tehran

The Independent UK

London Congestion Charge changes – what EV drivers need to know

The London Congestion Charge will rise to £18 from January, with EV owners also having to pay £13.50 – here’s what the new rates, discounts and deadlines mean for drivers

Evening Standard

AA warns that ending congestion charge exemption for green vehicles could worsen air quality

Call comes ahead of expected final decision on plans to extend charge to green vehicles later this week

Evening Standard

Record 9.4 million fines slapped on London motorists as councils and TfL accused of 'money-making exercise'

The total number of penalties handed out by the capital's 32 boroughs, the City of London and TfL has increased by about 13.5 per cent since last year and 70 per cent since 2010

The Independent UK

Drivers in London hit by almost 10 million fines over past year

A total of 9,462,185 Penalty Charge Notices were given out last year, new data from London Councils has revealed

The Independent UK

Driving penalty points up 12% in a year after ‘boom’ in speed camera offences

Figures obtained by Co-op Insurance show drivers in Britain received 9.61 million points in 2024.

The Independent UK

The one driving offence blamed for 12 per cent surge in penalty points

Figures revealed drivers in Britain received 9.61 million points in 2024, up from 8.55 million during 2023

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