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Southwark Council has been criticised by a man who discovered oversights in the 'unfair' motorist fines issued over the last five years, as calls are made to reimburse drivers fined with PCNs

In sunny weather drivers need to stay aware of their sunglasses used when driving as some with a very dark tint may be completely inappropriate for driving in as they are unsafe

Potholes are one of the leading causes of breakdowns in the UK, and with over one million on UK roads, they can sometimes be unavoidable - but there's a simple rule that helps avoid hazards

If flags are not displayed in a safe or appropiate manner, motorists responsible could land themselves with a huge fine of up to £1,000 or even points on their driving licence.

Motoring experts have warned that any additional pieces added to a vehicle can "decrease aero-efficiency" and therefore increase drag - and it could be costing you a fortune

Roundabouts where motorists have had the most crashes have been unmasked and drivers can face nightmare journeys to work with busy traffic flow and crawling vehicles which frustrate drivers more

A price comparison site has revealed nearly 30% of drivers do not know the laws governing the roads - putting them at risk of falling foul of the law and being slapped a £1,000 fine

The driver was holding a sign in front of their face which read 'no photographs please' - but despite not speeding, police said they had committed a road offence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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