All news on the topic: Dangerous driving

Driving experts have warned that it's important to check whether you're well enough to drive before you get behind the wheel, as if you're not, you could end up with a hefty fine

An officer is being investigated for death by dangerous driving after Trevor Bartlett, 80, died when he was hit by a speeding police van while crossing a road in Nottingham

Student Katie Allan, 21, was found dead in her cell three weeks before she was due to be released on tag - with a fatal accident inquiry opening today in relation to her death

Linda Allan, the mother of 21-year-old Katie Allan, has said that her daughter was "exhausted" and scared of other prisoners. It comes as an inquiry is investigating after Ms Allan died by suicide while behind bars

Seb Goldin, CEO of RED Driving School, has warned motorists to stop revving their cars to warm up their engines quicker - he has shared better methods which won't damage the engine

Katie Allan, 21, was sent to Polmont Young Offenders Institution, Stirlingshire, for dangerous driving, a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) at Falkirk Sheriff Court was told

Hanna Sofia Cortes Bernal has been left orphaned at just one year old after a driver fleeing a prior hit-and-run smashed into the family's car, killing her mum, dad, and sister, less than an hour before midnight on New Year's Eve

Jordan McSweeney, who brutally murdered Zara Aleena in 2022 after a sickening nine minute attack, was allegedly caught having sex with a female prison officer at HMP Belmarsh

Olympic cyclist Melissa Hoskins was killed after being struck by a vehicle while riding in Adelaide on Saturday with husband Rohan Dennis since charged over her death

Former cyclist Melissa Hoskins died after being struck by a car on Saturday and her husband, fellow cyclist Rohan Dennis, has been charged by South Australia police

Rohan Dennis, 33, has been bailed until appearing in court in March after Melissa Hoskins died from injuries sustained near their home in Adelaide yesterday

Former NHS worker Helen Kilch was in the passenger seat when the Kia she was travelling in collided with a black BMW on December 21 in Staffordshire. She was pronounced dead at the scene

William Brown, seven, was killed this month in Folkestone, Kent, and his family had to ask special permission for him to be buried in a closed graveyard which has been allowed by the King

As the cold weather batters Britain, drivers could be making an easy mistake while trying to stay warm behind the wheel - and it could result in a hefty £5,000 fine

Storm Gerrit is set to bring strong winds and snow across the UK today as many people brace for long car journeys back from Christmas festivities. An expert has shared his top tips to stay safe on the roads

Highway authorities in China have reportedly installed anti-tiredness laser lights in a bid to prevent drowsy drivers from falling into dangerous slumber at the wheel

The M62 motorway is still closed near Manchester, and there are also high volumes of customer traffic on the Eurostar and Channel Tunnel. The M25, M1 and M6 are all expected to be much busier than normal as well.

Arrogant Declan Stubbs told friends to 'chill' as he hit speeds of potentially up to 157mph on a road in Northumberland - then second later he lost control and smashed the Ford Fiesta, killing Teegan Waters

Katherine West's family has said they will never forgive Jack Knowles for his actions after he ran over her then left her for dead in Wigan, before getting his car repaired then going on holiday

The Welsh Government will put an end to the 'grace period' which stopped enforcement over new speeding limits - but thousands of members of the public have hit out at the new 20mph roads

There were 1,757 vehicles involved in crashes in 2022 in which police blamed a drug-impaired driver, figures show. Officers are now catching almost 400 offenders a week

Kieran Cooney who killed Cinzia Ceravolo by dangerous driving was described by the judge as "a decent, hard working man [who] made a terrible consequence". Ms Ceravolo saved three boys' lives via organ donation

A witness told the court driver Jago Clark had drunk alcohol on the beach and was cocky about driving before getting behind the wheel of Ella Smith's car and crashing. Ella, 21, died in the crash

Elizabeth Donowho was unable to walk after a collision outside an SAS base used by American soldiers, the latest in a string of accidents involving US troops on British roads

Mohammed Sullaiman Khan, 28, reached speeds of over 90mph in a 40mph limit before the fatal collision which forced the BMW into metal railings, Wolverhampton Crown Court heard