Government Proposes Tougher Seat Belt Penalties Amid Alarming Non-Compliance Saturday, February 28, 2026 seatbelt safety penalties drivers government legislation insurance childrestraints ukroads survey The UK Government is considering introducing stricter penalties for drivers who fail to wear seat belts, following concerning research from MoneySuperMarket revealing that 5.9 million drivers—about 14% of UK … Read More
M5 Flooding Causes Lane Closure Due to Large Puddle Sunday, February 22, 2026 m5 flooding traffic roadclosure northbound delays safety puddle transport drivers A significant puddle formed on the northbound lane of the M5, leading to a lane closure and causing traffic delays. Drivers are advised to exercise caution as the flooded section may impact travel times and road safety. …
M5 Traffic Resumes Following Crash Tuesday, January 27, 2026 m5 traffic crash delays accident emergency drivers road safety transport Traffic has begun to flow again on the M5 after a crash caused significant delays. Drivers should continue to expect slower than usual travel times as emergency services clear the scene and assess the area. Motorists are …
Drink-drive limit lowered in landmark UK road safety strategy Wednesday, January 7, 2026 drinkdrive roadsafety government legislation alcolocks drivers transport enforcement vision accidents The UK Government has unveiled a landmark road safety strategy aimed at significantly improving safety on the roads of England and Wales, describing the plan as a “turning point” in tackling drink-driving and … Read More
Long Delays on M4 Following Single Vehicle Collision Saturday, January 3, 2026 m4 collision traffic delays accident lanes emergency drivers travel road Traffic on the M4 has been severely impacted due to a single vehicle collision, causing significant delays for motorists. Two lanes are currently closed, prompting authorities to advise drivers to expect at least 30 minutes …
Slow Traffic Clears Following Crash Near Retail Park Friday, January 2, 2026 traffic crash accident delay road retailpark emergency congestion clearing drivers Traffic congestion has eased after a crash temporarily blocked a busy road near the retail park. The incident caused significant delays as emergency services attended the scene. Drivers were advised to expect slow-moving …