Motorists

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch: Moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rules

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

Monthly payment plans are catching motorists out!

Ad Feature UK motorists are overpaying for car insurance - here’s why!

Burdon Road where the collision is reported to have taken place.

Emergency services on the scene after reported collision

Motorists have been warned about about a parking scam.

Sunderland motorists warned about new bogus parking fine scam

Many motorist are unaware they could be breaking the law and risking penalty points and a fine by committing any of these 12 misdemeanours behind the wheel.

Survey reveals 12 driving offences UK drivers don't realise are illegal

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

These are the cheapest places to buy fuel in Sunderland, according to PetrolPrices.com

The cheapest places for petrol and diesel this Easter weekend

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Little-known law could land drivers with £5000 fine

Traffic warning as 19.1m expected to make car journey on Good Friday

The A1 is closed between Swalwell and Denton following a multiple vehicle crash.

Five people taken to hospital following a multiple-vehicle crash

A video shows a mysterious spooky figure at at Stocksbridge Bypass, a notorious Sheffield hauntings hotspot. Picture: Andy Pollard

Ghosthunter films 'spooky figure' on notorious 'haunted' street

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Major car tax shake-up as motorists face new charges - how to save

The stretch of road where the incident has happened.

Long delays after vehicle overturns on A690 in Sunderland

Car batteries can be one of the most expensive parts to change in your car - so it's worth shopping sensibly, and there’s a price-matching scheme that can save a lot of money

Need a new car battery? Here's how to get one fitted cheaply

These are the cheapest places to buy fuel in Sunderland, according to PetrolPrices.com.

Take a look at the cheapest filling stations for petrol and diesel
These are the cheapest places to fill your car in the city.
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Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car.

Watch: Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car

Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside entrance

Tyne Tunnel operator announces weekend maintenance work extension

These are the cheapest places to buy fuel in Sunderland, according to PetrolPrices.com.

The cheapest filling stations for petrol and diesel in Sunderland

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Private parking firms to end '5-minute rule' fines – changes explained

Dramatic pictures posted on Facebook posted by Watery Lane resident Elaine Hutchings show the scale of the fly tipping.

'Beyond belief': Outrage over 50ft long fly-tipped waste pile

Man tries to take swig of his lager while being arrested for drink driving.

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

The closed Gateshead Flyover

Work begins to install supports for Gateshead flyover

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The cheapest petrol stations for Christmas travel across the UK

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Simon Mumford hit Amallia Elmasry after looking down to read.

Watch: Bus driver kills pedestrian after looking down to read
CCTV from Mumford’s bus shows him lowering his glasses and looking down to read as the victim walks onto the road.
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I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

A trip through the years to this 1974 Shiney Row story.

The Shiney Row roundabout which had drivers scratching their heads

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

An example of some of the appalling driving caught on dashcam. Northumbria Police Copyright.

Over 15,000 reckless road users caught by dashcam

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Dashcam footage of the moment a tree was blown onto Princess Road in Manchester during high winds on Monday April 15 2024.

Watch: Tree falls in road narrowly missing passing cars during storm

Antisocial motorist is stopped by police.

Driver stopped by officers after appearing to try to race police car

The introduction of parking charges here has been put back.

Short reprieve for visitors parking in Seaham

The van smashed through the level crossing barrier and dragged it along.

CCTV shows reckless van driver ploughing through Network Rail barrier

Top celeb motorists which can help in case of a vehicle breakdown

Driving tips to keep motorists safe during snow and ice impact

Footage of idiotic drivers caught on dash cams has been released by West Mercia Police Picture: West Mercia Police / SWNS

Britain's worst drivers cheat death - caught on dash cam

The winter of 1979 which brought chaos to Wearside's roads.

When Sunderland faced its worst winter since the 1950s

Residents Ian Dixon and Ian Crowe say current traffic calming measures on Redburn Row are not having the desired effect.

Calls for new traffic calming measures after crash

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

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

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

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

Proposals to introduce car parking charges at the Stadium of Light on non-match days have been officially scrapped.

Parking charge proposal for Stadium of Light on non-matchdays is 'scrapped'

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Holidaymakers warned of largely unknown rule with hefty fine in Spain

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

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