Road Safety

Speeding

88 Drivers Caught Speeding in Under an Hour in Swindon

Wiltshire Police Speed Enforcement Officers intercepted 88 speeding drivers within just 50 minutes on January 8 during targeted checks in Swindon. The operation took place along Holly Cross and Queens Drive between 10:35 a.m. …

By Roseann Finley · · 2 min read

M5

M5 Delays Reported Following Crash Near Service Station

Traffic on the M5 motorway experienced significant delays due to a crash near a service station earlier today. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, working to clear the vehicles and ensure the safety of all …

By Roseann Finley · · 1 min read

M5

M5 Driver Injured by Flying Metal Shard That Shattered Windscreen

A driver on the M5 motorway was seriously injured when a sizable chunk of metal was propelled onto the road, smashing directly through the vehicle’s windscreen. The flying debris did not only affect one car; several vehicles …

By Lori Iliff · · 1 min read

Cow

Cow Killed in Hit-and-Run on Minchinhampton Common

A tragic hit-and-run incident occurred on Minchinhampton Common, resulting in the death of a cow. The driver involved failed to stop, leaving the animal fatally injured. Local authorities are investigating the crash and …

By Lori Iliff · · 1 min read

Uk

New Proposal May Ban Drivers Over 70 Who Fail Eyesight Tests

The UK is currently one of only three European countries that does not mandate regular eyesight tests for drivers, regardless of age. However, new government plans aim to tighten regulations by introducing mandatory eyesight …

By Lori Iliff · · 1 min read