The Legal Risks and Penalties of Illegal ‘Ghost’ Number Plates in the UK In recent years, the use of illegal ‘Ghost Number Plates’ in the UK — also referred to as stealth or camera-evading registration plates—has seen a sharp rise across UK roads. Designed specifically to blind Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems, speed cameras,
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Road Rage in the UK : The Rising Tide of The Red Mist Road rage… we’ve all been there: a slow emerge from a junction ahead, a missing indicator when a driver pulls up in front of you, or someone crawling at 15 mph through a village. In that moment, the calmest person can transform
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Older Drivers – When safety concerns may mean giving up independence For many, a driving license is a necessity for everyday travel; but for older drivers, it’s also a means to independence. It represents the freedom to visit family, attend appointments, and maintain an active social life. However, as the global population continues to age,
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Uninsured Drivers The Growing Danger of Uninsured Motoring in the UK Recent data reveals a troubling trend: with approximately 1 in every 35 vehicles on UK roads now owned by uninsured drivers. This equates to over 1.6 million drivers operating illegally, a figure that has surged amid ongoing economic pressures and rising premium costs. According
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A Guide to UK Cars with Auto Hold This guide explains what Auto Hold is, how it differs from Hill Start Assist, and which popular UK car models come equipped with it. What is Auto Hold? It is basically an extension of the electronic parking brake system. Once you bring your vehicle to a complete
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From 31 March 2026, the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) is reducing the number of allowed changes to a car driving test booking. Currently, the limit is 6, but this will reduce to 2. This change aims to curb excessive rescheduling and make the system fairer. There will be further restrictions later in spring
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A Minimum 6 Month Wait? A consultation is underway, to consider the introduction of a minimum 6 month wait between learner drivers passing the theory test, and then taking the practical driving test. This is one of a number of strategies the government is proposing under a wider road safety strategy plan. Someone in government
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Self-driving Cars – What Next? Self-driving cars are becoming closer to arriving on our roads. Will this eventually mean the end of driving training and the driving test? Automated Vehicles Act The Automated Vehicles Act, prepared in 2024, set out to prepare a framework for the safe trialling of these vehicles. It is quite a
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10 mph Speed Limit – A step too far? The Road Safety Foundation (RSF) is calling for a 10 mph speed limit in ‘high risk pedestrian areas.’ They would also like to see a 20 mph speed limit on open country roads. That’s a reduction of 40 mph! So what is their reasoning behind this?
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