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Driver caught with cocaine on way to cricket ground Gareth Crickmer

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Banned driver caught while taking dog for final farewell Gareth Crickmer

The lorry trailer stuck on a gantry between junction 17 at Cribbs Causeway and junction 18 at Avonmouth

Motorist in court after lorry stuck pointing upwards on motorway Charlotte Hawes

UK motorist convicted for driving with a bizarre item tied to his roof - after being warned

Motorist disqualified for driving with this huge item tied to roof Will Millar

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase Will Millar

DVLA manages everything from driving licences to car tax

DVLA warns of driving licence delays as 100 workers strike for 15 days Katie Clark

Drink & drug driver jailed after killing 17-year-old girl in car crash

Man who crashed into Downing Street charged with indecent child images Daniel Mcneil

Frankie Jules-Hough. (Photo: GoFundMe)

GoFundMe for family of pregnant mum who died in crash raises over £40k Chloe Clarke

The car is seen smashing into the lorry.

Watch as driver runs a red light before smashing into a lorry Dennis Morton

If you’re guilty of leaving it to the last minute to put petrol in your car , here’s how far you will be able to make it without breaking down

How far your car can travel with fuel light on according to research Chelsie Sewell

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists Ethan Evans

Watch: Drug dealer attempts to evade police by driving on train tracks Daniel Mcneil

You should avoid doing these things on your phone while driving - or face a fine or points on your licence.

Things you should avoid doing on your phone while driving Chloe Clarke

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Unmarked mobile speed camera vans introduced by police Beth Franklin

Here’s how you can claim compensation from your local council if your car has been damaged by a pothole

How to claim pothole damages from your local council

Alnwick has been revealed as the easiest place to pass your driving test in the UK.

DVSA driving examiner strike dates - how it will affect driving tests Ayaan Ali

Footage shows the driver using his elbow to control the car transporter (Photo: Highways England)

Watch the moment police catch lorry driver using elbows to steer Patrick Hollis

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers this weekend

DVLA issues urgent warning to drivers this weekend - what to know Chelsie Sewell

Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries Sophie Wills

The UK’s most dangerous roundabouts have been revealed

Top 20 ‘most dangerous roundabouts’ in UK according to data Chelsie Sewell

Warning issued to motorists feeling ill as 20 percent risk £2,500 fine Daniel Mcneil

Urge to observe winter driving laws when driving in snow (photo: Shutterstock)

How to drive safely when wind, rain and snow hit Nigel Booth

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New motorway camera rules could land drivers with £100 fine and three points Iain Leggat

Online scams can cost drivers thousands of pounds

Beware these online scams that could cost motorists thousands Matt Allan

These are the biggest stressors for UK drivers - do you agree? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the biggest stressors for UK drivers - do you agree? Ethan Shone

Kent tops the list as the most dangerous region for drivers during the festive period

Kent Tops List of The UK's Most Dangerous Region for Drivers in December

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