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Most common driving offences in the UK and what fines and penalties you could face

Depending on the seriousness of the offence, punishment can range from a £50 roadside fine to a stretch in prison

Chronicle Live

Petrol prices - Why fuel costs so much as the government threatens forecourts who overcharge

Chancellor Rishi Sunak cut fuel duty by 5p per litre in March in a bid to help squeezed motorists but the reduction hasn't been passed on by petrol retailers.

Chronicle Live

Fuel prices climb to new record highs

Experian Catalist said the average cost of a litre of petrol was 168.2p on Wednesday.

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France holidays: Passport validity, Channel crossing, driving requirements and Covid and face mask rules explained

Holidaymakers need to have a Vaccination Certificate, or show proof of a negative Covid test, to be permitted to enter the country

Manchester Evening News

UK petrol and diesel prices hit record highs

Average pump price for petrol hits 167.64p a litre and for diesel 180.90p a litre amid accusations of profiteering

The Guardian - UK

Petrol and diesel prices reach new record highs

Latest cost-of-living hit follows inflation reaching record levels in April

Insider UK

Pain at the pumps as petrol and diesel prices soar to record highs

Not helping the cost of living crisis

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Cheapest petrol prices in Manchester as diesel hits record high

The average litre of diesel now costs 179.9p, according to the latest government figures

Manchester Evening News

Petrol retailers 'fleecing' customers by failing to pass on duty cut

THE UK Government has been told crackdown on petrol retailers for “fleecing” customers.

The National (Scotland)

Diesel prices exceed 180p per litre to set new record

The RAC said this was due to increases in wholesale prices caused by efforts to reduce the importation of Russian diesel.

The Independent UK

Diesel hits record high of 180p per litre as drivers are warned worse is to come

The RAC said EU plans to ban imports of Russian oil could push prices higher still

Wales Online

Average UK price of diesel hits record of more than £1.80 a litre

Further rise likely if EU ban on Russian oil goes ahead, and petrol up 3p since start of month at 166.65p

The Guardian - UK

New safety technology on smart motorways in bid to make drivers ‘feel safe’

Concerns have been raised about fatal incidents where vehicles stopped in traffic on smart motorways without a hard shoulder were hit from behind.

The Independent UK

Learner drivers in Durham and Darlington among the least likely to pass their practical tests

'The considerable difference for men and women at some of the UK’s major test centres is fascinating'

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Driver warning as law set to be introduced leading to £70 fines for minor offences

Drivers are being warned that minor traffic offences such as making wrong turns, stopping in yellow boxes and driving in cycle lanes could result in fines

The Guardian - UK

Car breakdowns: drivers switched between trucks in hours-long ordeals

The arrival of a rescue vehicle is a welcome sight for stranded drivers. But that may not be the end of your problems

Daily Mirror

Brit drivers warned as major law change will give councils more power to issue fines

Councils will soon be able to hand out fines of up to £70 for minor traffic infractions, such as stopping in yellow box junctions, driving in cycle lanes and illegal turns

Manchester Evening News

Where to find cheapest petrol in Greater Manchester at a price of 152.7p

Costco, Morrisons and Asda have some of the cheapest petrol and diesel prices

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The Independent UK

Drivers see red when others take more than three seconds to pull away on green

An RAC poll of 2,498 drivers indicated that 46% think it should take no more than three seconds to get going when traffic lights turn green.

Wales Online

How much petrol and diesel cost right now as prices fall

We compared prices at the exact same petrol stations in the capital a month apart

Belfast Live

MOT Northern Ireland: Breakdown firms AA and RAC providing cover despite test delays

They have said drivers will not be stranded by the roadside

Liverpool Echo

Motorists could be fined for wearing flip flops

Wearing flip flops behind the wheel could land you with a hefty fine

Manchester Evening News

Highway Code rules on driving in sandals, flip flops, or bare foot that could get you fined £5,000

The RAC has compiled a list of what footwear you should and shouldn't use when driving - and sandals, flip flops and bare feet do not make the list

The Guardian - UK

Minimal congestion greets UK motorists on Easter Saturday

AA says traffic is flowing better than it was on Good Friday but problems remain with rail, flights and ferries

The Independent UK

Busy Saturday for motorists in Easter getaway, but traffic is ‘flowing’

The RAC has suggested the best time to travel on major roads is after 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, and either before 10.30am or after 6.30pm on Monday.

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