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Those who fail the check could face penalties, including fines up to £1,000, penalty points, or even disqualification

Drivers warned of new police checks that could lead to £1,000 fines or a lost licence

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

The cameras are linked to UK police and DVLA databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

The cameras are linked to UK police and DVLA databases, so checks on tax and insurance can be made

Drivers warned of new 'Big Brother' style AI cameras that can spy inside cars

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

The new DVLA registration numbers are set to be popular with motorists, with fixed prices starting from just £250

DVLA releases brand new number plates while drivers warned of £1,000 fines

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

Not carrying out these checks could result in significant safety risks and also lead to fines of up to £3,500

The 5 essential checks drivers must make or risk £3,500 fines this autumn

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

As soon as your car hits three years-old, it will need an MOT before its birthday each year

More than one in five cars failed MOT last year as warning issued

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issues number plate fine warning ahead of change next week

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted

Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?

Car brands like Rover and Ferrari were found to be the rarest in the UK

Car brands like Rover and Ferrari were found to be the rarest in the UK

See the rarest and most common car brands currently driven on UK roads

'Just because you might’ve not seen the speed camera, it doesn’t make the fine invalid'

'Just because you might’ve not seen the speed camera, it doesn’t make the fine invalid'

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Can speed cameras be placed on hills? Car expert explains if it's legal

Dad urges drivers not to use their phones after his son was killed in horror crash

Dad urges drivers not to use their phones after his son was killed in horror crash

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Dad urges drivers not to use their phones after his son was killed in horror crash

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

Under the changes, pedestrians and cyclists are now at the top of the hierarchy since they are considered the most at risk of an accident.

Drivers warned to follow 'important rule' or risk £1k fine and 9 licence points

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

UK drivers could be breaking the Highway Code by driving while wearing sunglasses this summer

Drivers warned of £2,500 fines for wearing sunglasses as 32C heatwave hits

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.

The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence.

How do you know if a speed camera caught you? Find out if there's a way to check

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

More than 53,000 incidents of drivers ignoring lane closed signs on smart motorways have been recorded since 2021

Thousands of drivers warned they are risking £100 fines on motorways

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Driving in flip flops could break the Highway Code and see you fined £1,000

Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for wearing summer clothing in heatwave

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Margins are once again staying persistently high, and drivers are paying the price.

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Margins are once again staying persistently high, and drivers are paying the price.

Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'

A team of experts has advised that drivers ensure that all passengers in the vehicle have correct adjustments to their headrests.

A team of experts has advised that drivers ensure that all passengers in the vehicle have correct adjustments to their headrests.

The correct position for your car seat as drivers issued serious safety warning

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.

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Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine

DVLA £1,000 fine warning to all drivers over 70

Rising pump prices since the start of the year have added around £5.50 to the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car

Rising pump prices since the start of the year have added around £5.50 to the cost of filling a typical 55-litre family car

Top 5 tips to save money on fuel as petrol prices rise by 10p per litre

The Managing Director at Select Van Leasing has warned that if you’ve got a dash cam hard-wired into your vehicle you need to notify your insurer.

The Managing Director at Select Van Leasing has warned that if you’ve got a dash cam hard-wired into your vehicle you need to notify your insurer.

This little known dash cam mistake could be invalidating your car insurance

Drivers should be aware these are the best times to travel over the early May bank holiday weekend

Drivers should be aware these are the best times to travel over the early May bank holiday weekend

Busiest roads, days and times to travel across early May bank holiday weekend

The Office for Product Safety said this popular car seat may result in the harness 'not locking properly when pulled'

The Office for Product Safety said this popular car seat may result in the harness 'not locking properly when pulled'

Parents warned to stop using this car seat ‘immediately’ due to safety concerns

Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence

Motorists can be banned from driving if they accumulate 12 points or more on their licence

New DVLA data reveals banned driver hotspots in the UK

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

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Blue badge holders warned of £1,000 fines if they do not act in time

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

DVLA alert to millions of drivers over new tax, MOT & driving licence process

Are you being dazzled by headlight glare? Why the government is launching a review

Are you being dazzled by headlight glare? Why the government is launching a review

Headlight glare to be reviewed by government following drivers ‘dazzled' concerns

The Highway Code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of

The Highway Code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of

Drivers warned of £5,000 for travelling with dogs in your car

Drivers must update their address on their licence, vehicle log book, vehicle tax, and private number plate documents

Drivers must update their address on their licence, vehicle log book, vehicle tax, and private number plate documents

Drivers warned they could face £1,000 DVLA fine because of their address

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

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DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015

A car chattering, a dodgy dashboard and more reasons to consult a mechanic.

A car chattering, a dodgy dashboard and more reasons to consult a mechanic.

If you see these 4 signs on your vehicle you need to go see a mechanic

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

Here is how to make a claim against the council for pothole damage to your car.

How to claim compensation if your car is damaged by a pothole in the UK

This is the full list of medical conditions you may need to tell the DVLA about

This is the full list of medical conditions you may need to tell the DVLA about

Drivers risk £1,000 fine if they don’t tell DVLA about these medical conditions

Currently International Driving Permits are issued through the Post Office, however, this is changing from April 1

Currently International Driving Permits are issued through the Post Office, however, this is changing from April 1

Drivers issued warning after DVLA confirm date of 'significant' rule change

The car was escorted by police until it ran out of battery

The car was escorted by police until it ran out of battery

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'I thought I'd die' - Motorist after his car hits 90mph after brakes fail

The DVLA is warning drivers to make sure their licence plates are correct

The DVLA is warning drivers to make sure their licence plates are correct

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DVLA warns drivers they could face £1,000 number plate fine following change

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency strongly recommends that senior drivers attend eye examinations every two years but there is currently no legal obligation to do so.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency strongly recommends that senior drivers attend eye examinations every two years but there is currently no legal obligation to do so.

Warning issued to older drivers amid calls for mandatory eyesight tests

Drivers will already know that it is a legal requirement to have an MOT and it's against the law if you drive without one - resulting in hefty fines and points on your licence.

Drivers will already know that it is a legal requirement to have an MOT and it's against the law if you drive without one - resulting in hefty fines and points on your licence.

What gets checked on an MOT? See the annual list of tests and checks

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

How to get more money when selling your car in 2024

Incorrect details on your car insurance policy can make it invalid

Incorrect details on your car insurance policy can make it invalid

10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance without realising

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

DVLA issue number plate fine warning ahead of change in March

People planning Christmas getaways may face continued disruption

People planning Christmas getaways may face continued disruption

RAC issues travel warning as Christmas chaos expected on road and rail

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

Wearing gloves, coats and scarves could impact your driving, and put you at risk of receiving a fine

You could be fined £5,000 for driving in these winter clothes

The new cameras on Chorley New Road

The new cameras on Chorley New Road

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Two-way, non-flashing speed cameras being installed across the region

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

If you are caught driving with an expired or invalid MOT certificate, you could be fined up to £1,000

More than 15 million drivers issued MOT warning

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

The RAC says the fuel duty cut by 5p has not necessarily been reflected in petrol prices

RAC pleads with supermarkets to cut petrol prices as drivers are 'losing out'

Can you tell the difference between pelican crossings, zebra crossings, toucan crossings and puffin crossings?

Can you tell the difference between pelican crossings, zebra crossings, toucan crossings and puffin crossings?

9 in 10 drivers unable to identify different pedestrian crossings - can you?

This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads

Pothole damage: Can I claim on my car insurance?

A car has been seized by police in Prestwich today.

A car has been seized by police in Prestwich today.

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Luxury car 'taken off the roads' and driver ordered to go to court

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

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DVLA issue number plate fine warning after change this month

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Drivers who passed test before 2014 urged to make crucial check or face £1,000 fine

Bury New Rd, Prestwich

Bury New Rd, Prestwich

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on busy Prestwich road

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Police respond to 200-vehicle car meet which started in Pilsworth