Breaking One Highway Code Rule in Wet Weather Could Cost Drivers Up to £2,500 Friday, August 29, 2025 highwaycode tyres drivingsafety wetweather fines traction treaddepth metoffice roadsafety skidding As summer draws to a close, the UK faces two major rainstorms over the next two weeks, according to the Met Office. These unsettled weather conditions will bring prolonged periods of heavy rain, making roads hazardous for … Read More
Little-Known Highway Code Rule That Most Drivers Get Wrong Thursday, August 14, 2025 highwaycode roadsafety drivers cycling pedestrians overtaking trafficrules vulnerableroadusers safedriving motorists In 2022, the Highway Code underwent significant changes, including the addition of a new rule designed to improve road safety. Despite the update, a surprising number of drivers remain unaware of this change or misunderstand … Read More
Ignoring This Highway Code Rule Could Send You to Prison Tuesday, August 12, 2025 highwaycode driving safety law prison traffic offense rules enforcement responsibility Every driver is expected to follow the Highway Code, yet many continue to disregard certain rules, putting themselves and others at risk. One often-overlooked rule, when ignored, can result in serious legal penalties, … Read More
Highway Code Clarifies When Parking on Double Yellow Lines Is Permitted Friday, August 8, 2025 highwaycode parking doubleyellowlines trafficrules ukdriving roadsafety motorists parkinglaws loading passengerpickup Parking on double yellow lines is generally prohibited in the UK, but the Highway Code outlines two key exceptions where stopping is allowed. Understanding these exceptions can help drivers avoid unnecessary penalties. … Read More
Critical Highway Code Warning for Drivers Operating Vehicles Between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM Tuesday, August 5, 2025 highwaycode driving nightdriving roadsafety trafficrules driversafety visibility penalties headlights fatigue Driving between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM comes with unique challenges and specific rules under the Highway Code that all drivers must heed. These hours, often encompassing nighttime conditions, require increased vigilance and … Read More
Drivers Face £1,000 Fines and Penalty Points Over Dashcam Errors Wednesday, June 25, 2025 dashcam insurance fines penaltypoints highwaycode motorists modifications legal safety motormatch Drivers using front or rear dashcams may face fines of up to £1,000 and penalty points if they fail to notify their car insurance providers or improperly install their devices, warns Motor Match. According to their research, … Read More