All news on the topic: Motoring mishaps

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Mum and baby's 'miracle escape' as car smashes into home during breakfast
An iron railing was catapulted through one of the windows and the front door was left hanging off its hinges by the force of the smash in Minster on Sheppey
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Drivers can be fined £1,000 for not telling DVLA about 'harmless passion'
Only 62 per cent of drivers who modified their vehicle told the DVLA about the changes, it has been warned. Failing to tell the authorities could lead to a big fine
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New UK driving law on table because major problem 'is getting worse'
One Brit has become so disgruntled over dangerous dazzling headlights that they've started a petition to try and get the government to force through a change to the law
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Woman fuming after finding car parked millimetres behind hers when moving it
A raging woman shared incredible footage of a parking disaster she discovered when tried to move her car and found someone had parked millimetres from the back of her
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Drivers warned over Christmas car trend that could land motorists with fines
Drivers have been warned against decorating their cars during the Christmas period - as it could break the Highway code and land them with huge fines, experts have warned
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Christmas weekend warning as UK drivers urged to use apps and public transport
Brits may not have a lot of choices of alternative routes as London's main rail stations, including Paddington, Victoria and Kings Cross, are also facing major disruption
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Winter mistakes that could see UK drivers fined £10k including defrosting error
Car experts have told British drivers to be careful to avoid several common driving mistakes people often make over the Christmas period that can leave them in dangerous situations or with huge fines
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Unusual moment man 'fights' Ostrich on roadside after it obstructed traffic
The man - who was dressed all in black - was seen gripping the tall bird by its neck and dragging it off the road before it was knocked down by a passing vehicle in China's Henan Province
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Car expert's urgent warning to check under motor before driving during cold snap
As temperatures plummet and snow is expected to fall, drivers are being urged to check under their motors before driving off to work - as defrosting your windscreen isn't the only task to complete
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Drivers face huge £5,000 fines over bizarre winter clothing driving law
Drivers bracing for the freezing roads should be aware that rule 97 of the Highway Code could see them slapped with a stinging £5,000 fine should they choose to wrap up while in the driving seat
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Police find 15 people without seatbelts crammed into just one car on UK motorway
Officers from North West Motorway Police stopped a black Vauxhall Zafira on the M62 in Cheshire - and were 'shocked' to find 15 people - including children - bundled inside
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Inside UK's worst service station with urine-smell tarmac and 'disgusting' loos
Built in the 1970s, Harshead Moor East has been voted the country's worst. The operators promise that next year's satisfaction scores will improve, as visitors complain its "shoddy and unkempt."
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Unusual driving law you may be breaking while paying for car parking ticket
Motorists may be incredulous at many of these 10 quirky lesser-known UK driving laws, but it's a good idea to take heed to avoid landing yourself in hot water
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Rishi Sunak slammed as fake friend of motorists as potholes farce creates misery
Labour criticised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for trying to portray himself as a friend of drivers as he prepares to block English councils from imposing 20mph speed limits
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Drivers warned to remove vapes, sun cream and makeup mirrors from cars
Vapes, sun cream and makeup mirrors are among the items being warned against leaving in cars amid the unexpected warmer weather
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Tricky theory test question most drivers get wrong could put you at risk on road
Drivers struggled to answer a series of common theory test questions, according to researchers from Compare the Market, who shared how best to act if you're ever faced with any of the dangerous scenarios
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Costly windscreen washer error could see drivers forking out thousands
A woman was left having to fork out thousands of pounds after she made an error with her washer fluid - now experts are warning other motorists not to make the same mistake
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Drivers warned packing their car wrong this summer could land them £300 fine
Motorists risk a £300 fine and up to three penalty points on their driving licence if they fail to pack their car correctly this summer, an expert has warned. Under some circumstances, this mistake could also invalidate your insurance
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Glastonbury drivers warned of festival mistakes that could land them £2,500 fine
Drivers heading to a festival this summer have been warned of two little-known mistakes they might unknowingly be making, which could land them a whopping £2,500 fine each
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Car door mistake could see drivers slapped with £1k fine, motor expert warns
Drivers risk being fined a whopping £1,000 if they harm someone while opening their car doors due to a brand new change to the Highway Code which came in last year
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Costly heatwave driving mistake can lead to 'unlimited fine', expert warns
Many people love taking to the roads when the sun is shining, but a driving expert has warned of some common mistakes people make during heatwave that can end up costing them thousands in fines
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Man perches outside car hurtling down busy road in brazen stunt caught on camera
Shocking footage taken on the 91 Freeway in Corona, California shows a man performing a reckless and daring stunt as he perches on the diver's side car window and stands up with his arms out
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Dover bank holiday misery strikes again as families face tailbacks
Drivers are reporting waiting for hours in major tailbacks to the Port of Dover causing them to miss ferries for bank holiday getaways as air travel has also ground to a halt due to IT issues
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Six driving mistakes we all do that can cost drivers £2,000 in car repairs
Driving experts from Leasecar.uk have warned about six driving errors we all likely make that could cause drivers up to £2,000 to repair - and are easily avoided
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Driving expert explains common road sign that lots of people 'never got'
Theory test specialist and TikTok star Annie has lifted the lid on a confusing road sign that many people don't understand the meaning of in a video that has gone viral
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