Motoring

Drivers with medical conditions can now report them online thanks to a new service launched by the DVLA

DVLA confirms new change for all UK drivers with medical conditions

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit should be changed, drivers were divided

When asked if they believed the UK motorway speed limit should be changed, drivers were divided

UK drivers divided on proposed motorway rule change in place for 59 years

The Classic Team Lotus F1 Show will raise money for Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity

The Classic Team Lotus F1 Show will raise money for Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity

Lotus to open doors to the public for first time since 2008

Failing to notify the DVLA of this change can result not only in a hefty fine

Failing to notify the DVLA of this change can result not only in a hefty fine

Little-known DVLA rule could see UK drivers fined £1,000 for simple mistake

Kelvedon Road closing for work forcing 25-mile diversion route

Kelvedon Road closing for work forcing 25-mile diversion route

Drivers face WEEKS of disruption due to 25-mile diversion route

Euro Car Parks under investigation over issuing parking fines at petrol stations

Euro Car Parks under investigation over issuing parking fines at petrol stations

Parking giant under investigation over issuing fines at petrol stations

Team - (L to R) Franks Motorcycles founder Jon Stevens, Caroline Bell MacMillan from the Colchester Cancer Wellbeing Centre, and Brian Carbonero from the Christian Motorcyclists’ Association UK

Team - (L to R) Franks Motorcycles founder Jon Stevens, Caroline Bell MacMillan from the Colchester Cancer Wellbeing Centre, and Brian Carbonero from the Christian Motorcyclists’ Association UK

Cancer patients and families will have night of fun and camaraderie with bikers

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 fines for wearing summer clothing

The queues on St Andrews Avenue where traffic lights have been set up

The queues on St Andrews Avenue where traffic lights have been set up

Colchester gas works spark rush-hour gridlock as FIVE weeks of works begin

Parking fines can cost drivers up to £300.

Parking fines can cost drivers up to £300.

Parking tickets that 'can go straight in the bin' or be disputed saving up to £300

Rare vintage Jaguar to go under the hammer in Colchester being sold 63 years on from being purchased by the current owner

Rare vintage Jaguar to go under the hammer in Colchester being sold 63 years on from being purchased by the current owner

Essex Live News

Rare vintage Jaguar bought for £15 could fetch £55k at auction after 63 years

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - the event took place last weekend

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - the event took place last weekend

Classic motorcycles roar through Colchester in ride for men's health

It is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday since 2024.

It is expected to be the busiest late May bank holiday since 2024.

RAC issues urgent motorway warning as 19 million set to travel this bank holiday

UK fuel duty rise scrapped amid rising pump prices and Iran war

Monster Truck Motorfest heads to Essex this weekend: live stunt action and family fun

Amazing - some of the bikers cruising down Colchester's High Street

Amazing - some of the bikers cruising down Colchester's High Street

Dapper riders to hit Colchester High Street in powerful push for men's health

The petition calls for the Government to “reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways usually found in rural areas from 60mph to 30mph

The petition calls for the Government to “reduce the national speed limit on single carriageways usually found in rural areas from 60mph to 30mph

Thousands back calls to reduce national speed limit on UK roads to 30mph

The driver was parked badly at Stane Retail Park when someone put some 'bad parking' stickers on their car

The driver was parked badly at Stane Retail Park when someone put some 'bad parking' stickers on their car

Angry driver goes viral in Colchester after funny 'bad parking' stickers put on car

Closures - Section of A12 expected to undergo closures in both directions

Closures - Section of A12 expected to undergo closures in both directions

A12 set for weeks of closures in both directions due to maintenance work

Warning - Essex Police has seen a spike in vehicle-related antisocial behaviour this week

Warning - Essex Police has seen a spike in vehicle-related antisocial behaviour this week

Police warn Colchester drivers after vehicle-related antisocial behaviour spike

Fuel prices surge as petrol and diesel costs jump and fill-ups hit £100

Fuel prices surge as petrol and diesel costs jump and fill-ups hit £100

Fuel prices surge again as drivers hit with £100 a tank - how to save 5p a litre

Increase - Just how much have petrol and diesel prices gone up across Colchester in the past two weeks

Increase - Just how much have petrol and diesel prices gone up across Colchester in the past two weeks

How much more are Colchester drivers paying for fuel compared to two weeks ago?

Dangerous - Massive Brightlingsea pothole is causing drivers to swerve and risk potential of injury

Dangerous - Massive Brightlingsea pothole is causing drivers to swerve and risk potential of injury

Drivers swerving to avoid massive pothole on busy road in and out of town

Thinking about booking your UK driving test soon? This is what you need to know

Thinking about booking your UK driving test soon? This is what you need to know

DVSA confirms dates of major UK driving test changes for learner drivers in 2026

Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence

Currently, motorists are not subjected to obligatory checks of their skills or health once they obtain their licence

UK drivers urged to act ahead of new legislation affecting all over 70s

If you hit a pothole, there are a few signs to look out for when it comes to checking your car for damage

If you hit a pothole, there are a few signs to look out for when it comes to checking your car for damage

Drivers urged to check cars for hidden pothole damage - how to spot warning signs

Drivers warned to cut ‘non-essential’ journeys as fuel prices start rising

Drivers warned to cut ‘non-essential’ journeys as fuel prices start rising

Drivers urged to cut 'non-essential' car journeys as petrol prices start to rocket

A motoring expert at Green Flag has issued the following advice for UK drivers

A motoring expert at Green Flag has issued the following advice for UK drivers

Motoring expert urges UK drivers to check for ‘warning sign’ before buying used cars

A little-known rule could see UK drivers fined £100 for using supermarket car parks

A little-known rule could see UK drivers fined £100 for using supermarket car parks

Shoppers at Tesco, Asda & other UK supermarkets face £100 fine over little-known rule

Essex - A new study has revealed Colchester as one of the hardest places in the county to pass a driving theory test, seeing a pass rate of less than 50 per cent

Essex - A new study has revealed Colchester as one of the hardest places in the county to pass a driving theory test, seeing a pass rate of less than 50 per cent

Colchester named among hardest places in Essex to pass driving theory test

Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could drive up petrol prices around the world.

Edmund King, president of the AA, warned the disruption could drive up petrol prices around the world.

Drivers warned petrol prices could rise in the UK after strikes on Iran

Models from Toyota, Ford and Nissan were among the most stolen UK car models in 2025

Models from Toyota, Ford and Nissan were among the most stolen UK car models in 2025

UK's top 10 stolen car models in 2025 revealed by DVLA - is yours on the list?

New government guidance urges councils to seize and destroy vehicles used in fly-tipping after 1.26 million incidents were recorded in 2025.

New government guidance urges councils to seize and destroy vehicles used in fly-tipping after 1.26 million incidents were recorded in 2025.

Fly-tippers’ vehicles to be crushed and owners shamed under new government guidance

Essex - Newly obtained data has revealed the county's worst roads for fines and penalty charges, generating an income of more than £570,000 in one year

Essex - Newly obtained data has revealed the county's worst roads for fines and penalty charges, generating an income of more than £570,000 in one year

Worst offending streets in Essex generate over £570K in PCNs within 12 months

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

Most drivers don't understand these common road signs - do you know them?

Named - Here are the cheapest spots for fuel in Colchester right now

Named - Here are the cheapest spots for fuel in Colchester right now

The cheapest places to fill up your car in Colchester right now

Essex - A new survey, carried out by MoneySuperMarket, has revealed a whopping amount of UK residents are at risk of £1000 fines and penalty points

Essex - A new survey, carried out by MoneySuperMarket, has revealed a whopping amount of UK residents are at risk of £1000 fines and penalty points

Study reveals 11 million drivers with overdue eye tests at risk of £1000 fine

Analysis - A study, carried out by EzLicence, has revealed Essex is one of the least affected areas of the UK for long driving test waits and expensive lessons

Analysis - A study, carried out by EzLicence, has revealed Essex is one of the least affected areas of the UK for long driving test waits and expensive lessons

Essex among least affected UK areas for driving test delays and rising costs

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

A Compare the Market study found six million drivers were risking a £50 fine every time they encountered a roundabout

Millions of drivers warned they face hefty fines over common roundabout mistake

The driving test backlog in the UK is not expected to end until November 2027, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found

The driving test backlog in the UK is not expected to end until November 2027, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found

Driving test backlog will not end until 2027 as learners pay £500 for tests

The original Dave's Coaches bus from Gavin & Stacey is up for sale on Autotrader.

The original Dave's Coaches bus from Gavin & Stacey is up for sale on Autotrader.

Gavin and Stacey

'Once-in-a-lifetime collectable' from Gavin & Stacey up for sale for £200,000

Why are car headlights too bright now?

Why are car headlights too bright now?

Expert shares 4 steps and 'often forgotten' trick to tackle dangerous headlights

This £2 hack can save you hundreds if your car window wipers stop working

This £2 hack can save you hundreds if your car window wipers stop working

Car insurance expert shares £2 hack and 6 tips to avoid spending hundreds this winter

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

Motorists are being urged to check their knowledge after the AA found that half find parts of the Highway Code difficult to navigate

The common road signs most drivers don't understand - do you know them?

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Drivers who are captured driving in a bus lane will receive a standard fine of £70, which is reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days

Warning issued to drivers at risk of £70 fines this winter - how to avoid

Showroom - Colchester will soon have a Corvette showroom at Severalls Business Park

Showroom - Colchester will soon have a Corvette showroom at Severalls Business Park

Plans announced to open a Corvette showroom in Colchester

Closure - One lane shut on Clingoe Hill on the approach to the Greenstead roundabout

Closure - One lane shut on Clingoe Hill on the approach to the Greenstead roundabout

Clingoe Hill lane closure in place again on approach to roundabout due to works

There has been a huge increase in the number of penalty points added to licences.

There has been a huge increase in the number of penalty points added to licences.

UK drivers warned as one driving offence blamed for surge in penalty points

Closures - Notable road closures across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks

Closures - Notable road closures across north and mid Essex in the coming weeks

Roads across north and mid Essex due to be closed in coming weeks

Closed - Brook Street is closed today as a manhole cover is repaired

Closed - Brook Street is closed today as a manhole cover is repaired

Busy road in Colchester city centre closed throughout the day with delays expected

Crash - A12 incident causing increasing traffic with lane closed

Crash - A12 incident causing increasing traffic with lane closed

A12 crash causing severe delays with traffic increasing due to lane closure

Myths - Car experts have debunked speeding theories

Myths - Car experts have debunked speeding theories

Car experts have debunked common speed camera myths and reveal actual triggers

Fire - A chicken lorry caught on fire on the A12 causing both directions to be closed

Fire - A chicken lorry caught on fire on the A12 causing both directions to be closed

Chicken lorry fire on A12 closes road in both directions causing hours of delays

Live updates: A12 closed in both directions due to lorry fire

Live updates: A12 closed in both directions due to lorry fire

Live updates: A12 closed in both directions due to chicken lorry fire