All news on the topic: Motoring mishaps

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Van driver refuses to move for workers resurfacing road so they work around him
Contractors resurfacing a road for West Sussex County Council had to work around a van after the driver refused to move for them - with residents saying there had been plenty of warning
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Tourist wedges car in narrow alley after taking wrong turn on Greek island
The unnamed holidaymaker took a wrong turn in their Nissan Micra hire car, which resulted in them becoming completely trapped between two walls in the idyllic village of Mesaria on the Greek island of Santorini
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Driving expert explains why motorists shouldn't always stop at traffic lights
A driving instructor has left motorists utterly confused after telling them that they don't always have to stop at a red traffic light - but it turns out there are only certain exemptions to this
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Man so annoyed by potholes he's filling them with Pot Noodles to get them fixed
One man is on a mission to solve the 'state of UK roads' by filling potholes with Pot Noodles - he's fed up of driving over them and wants the government to listen after a decade of campaigning
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'Petty' bloke installs CCTV to mock drivers crashing into rock on his driveway
The rock placed at the front of Mark Coultous' driveway has become the centre of a TikTok debate as he refuses to move it - despite the fact motorists keep crashing into it
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Law if someone parks in your driveway without consent - and what to do
Someone parking across your driveway can be enough to send some drivers mad, however there are few things people can do to get around the situation, according to the Highway Code
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People are only just discovering what squiggly symbol on car dashboard means
Drivers are baffled by the little-known symbol on their dashboards that looks like a wavy line - ignoring it when it lights up could cost you thousands of pounds in damage
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Driving expert warns common de-icing mistake could scratch your windscreen
When it comes to de-icing your car, you'll want to follow important safety advice issued by motoring experts or else you could be doing more harm than good to your vehicle
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Experts warn against viral hack for defrosting windscreen as it could be costly
Driving experts have warned against a social media craze showing how to defrost vehicle windows using a popular oil as it could result in costly consequences for your motor
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DVLA forced to ban new 2023 number plates for being too rude or offensive
More rude and offensive number plates were banned by the DVLA ahead of the '23 plate launch earlier this month. Personalised plates are big business for the Treasury, but some were deemed too over the top
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Faulty speed camera sparks panic after flashing hundreds of cars in traffic
A faulty speed camera in Boothstwon, Greater Manchester worried drivers after it began flashing them while under the speed limit. Some cars were reportedly flashed while crawling through traffic
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Driving expert explains common road sign that people 'never knew' meaning of
A driving expert shed some light on a less-known road sign that's often spotted on the road by sharing her expertise, which motorists have admitted to 'never knowing' the meaning of
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Pet owners driving with dogs face £5,000 fine if they break these rules
Pet pups should be strapped into the car in line with particular guidelines before joining owners on a road trip to avoid the hefty fine, according to the Highway Code
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Tips to stop windscreen freezing and prevent blades from sticking to window
With the cold weather set to stay, it's worth brushing up on the tips and tricks you can use to de-ice your car or prevent it from freezing over in the first place
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Man forced to pay bailiffs £500 fine after council misreads his number plate
Steven Ward, 41, says he was woken up by bailiffs from enforcement firm CDER Group threatening to take his and his girlfriend’s cars off their driveway
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Driving expert warns why you should never drive if you're suffering from a cold
Driving experts at Scrap Car Comparison have warned that motorists should never get behind the wheel if they're feeling unwell - otherwise they could face a hefty fine
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Driving expert warns of de-icer mistake that could land you with hefty fine
A popular motoring habit could potentially mean drivers will face a hefty fine of up to £2,500 or three points on their licence - especially during bitter cold temperatures
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Drivers could be slapped with £1,000 fine if they use common 'thank you' gesture
A motoring expert has warned that a common gesture of politeness among drivers out on the road could see you slapped with a £1,000 fine, no matter how good your intentions may be
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Dad fears for daughter's life as teen endures pothole hell that 'could be fatal'
Andrew Belcher is furious at his local council because his daughter has been forced to fork out for repairs after hitting 'extremely deep' potholes he warns could be 'quite fatal'
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Car expert warns of costly de-icing mistake that could damage your windscreen
If you're attempting to de-ice your car windscreen in a hurry in the morning, you could accidentally end up doing more damage than good, according to auto experts
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Driving expert warns of defrosting mistake that could cost your insurance
With snow forecast across the country, a driving expert has warned against a common defrosting method - often used by motorists - that could potentially cost them their insurance
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Woman livid after finding car parked millimetres behind hers when moving it
Dominie was gobsmacked after she came outside to move her car, only to find that someone parked just millimetres behind her - and she shared the jaw-dropping footage online
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Driver slapped with £100 fine and three points for 'allowing ambulance to pass'
Frank Wallington, from Walsall, said the measures were unfair due to the situation in which he ran the red light - and said he wanted mitigating circumstances to be considered
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UK 'would hit key climate target' if everyone left car at home one day a week
The suggestion comes from the Midlands Connect think tank as it seeks to help the UK meet net-zero pledges, curb the use of polluting vehicles and bolster public transport
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